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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,940

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $15,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,223

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series
TrimSport135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,720 $39,100
Base Invoice $22,424 $36,150
Convenience Package 1,080  
Rear spoiler 400  
Aluminum trim 515 0
Satellite radio 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Convenience Package 928  
Rear spoiler 320  
Aluminum trim 412 0
Satellite radio 344  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,425 2,470
Options (change) 2,004 2,300
Destination 795 825
Total Price $26,940 $42,395
Total Invoice $25,223 $39,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,693
Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series
TrimSport135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/40-18
Total Price$26,940$42,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$37,690
Total Invoice$25,223$39,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,223$34,916

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series
TrimSport135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,359

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.7 in
Length157.3 in172.2 in
Width67.7 in68.8 in
Height49.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,447 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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