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BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $115,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $108,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
Modeli8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $143,400 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $134,040 $22,568 $24,654
Giga World 2,000    
Premium Package   1,600  
Satellite radio   430  
Giga World 1,840    
Premium Package   1,374  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,000 2,030 0
Options (change) 1,840 1,718 0
Destination 995 560 560
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $27,025 $27,260
Total Invoice $133,082 $24,846 $25,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,492
Model Year201720062006
Modeli8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$142,602$27,025$27,260
Adjustments for Features-9,37000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,232$27,025$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$133,082$24,846$25,214
Adjustments for Features-8,74400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,338$24,846$25,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$368

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201720062006
Modeli8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Convertible top $3000$3000
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
S Voice support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$14,065$4,695$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,370$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,74400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172006
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in91.7 in
Length184.9 in157.3 in
Width76.5 in67.7 in
Height50.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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