BMW i8 BMW i8 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW i8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $114,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,793

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $107,289

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $143,400 $24,650
Base Invoice $134,040 $22,767
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Giga World 1,840  
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,000 2,780
Options (change) 1,840 2,431
Destination 995 595
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $28,025
Total Invoice $133,082 $25,793

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW i8 dealer quotes or Mazda MX-5 Miata dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $106,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,431
Model Year20172007
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH163hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$142,602$28,025
Adjustments for Features-8,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,182$28,025
Total Invoice$133,082$25,793
Adjustments for Features-7,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,224$25,793

Return to top

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

Model Year20172007
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $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
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $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
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$13,765$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8580

Return to top

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

Model Year20172007
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.