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BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,132

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $32,620
Base Invoice $42,020 $30,839
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 1,700 1,555
Options (change) 1,565 1,418
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $35,050
Total Invoice $37,080 $33,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,920
Model Year20172017
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E155hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/45-17
Total Price$39,645$35,050
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,615$35,050
Total Invoice$37,080$33,132
Adjustments for Features-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,052$33,132

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172017
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player, remote $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172017
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length157.4 in154.1 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height62.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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