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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: $29,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $113,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,997

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $106,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $143,400 $26,410
Base Invoice $134,040 $24,400
Giga World 2,000  
Premium Package   1,650
Suspension Package   500
Giga World 1,840  
Premium Package   1,417
Suspension Package   430
Options (change) 2,000 2,150
Options (change) 1,840 1,847
Destination 995 750
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,310
Total Invoice $133,082 $26,997

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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: $104,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,040
Model Year20172010
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
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$29,310
Adjustments for Features-8,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,982$29,310
Total Invoice$133,082$26,997
Adjustments for Features-8,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,037$26,997

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

Model Year20172010
Modeli8MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
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$13,615$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0450

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

Model Year20172010
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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