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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: $30,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,259

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,450 $26,710
Base Invoice $42,020 $24,714
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 700 3,150
Options (change) 645 2,750
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,645 $30,655
Total Invoice $36,160 $28,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year20172011
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine168hp E158hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/45-17
Total Price$38,645$30,655
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,190$30,655
Total Invoice$36,160$28,259
Adjustments for Features-4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,734$28,259

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

Model Year20172011
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,150$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4260

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20172011
Modeli3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in91.7 in
Length157.4 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height62.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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