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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: $31,325

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGrand Touring128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,550 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $26,051 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Premium Package 1,390   2,400 2,400
Suspension Package 650      
Aluminum trim 515   0  
Rear spoiler 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Premium Package 1,194   2,185 2,185
Suspension Package 558      
Aluminum trim 412   0  
Rear spoiler 320      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Options (change) 2,955 3,400 3,450 3,450
Options (change) 2,484 3,095 3,140 3,140
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $31,325 $41,225 $48,475 $52,325
Total Invoice $29,355 $38,150 $44,815 $48,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,125
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGrand Touring128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$31,325$41,225$48,475$52,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-4,435-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$39,420$44,040$47,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,620$8,095
Total Invoice$29,355$38,150$44,815$48,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-4,100-4,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,355$36,480$40,715$43,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$7,434

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

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelMX-5 Miata1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGrand Touring128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Roll bar$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,995$6,800$9,430$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$4,435$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,670-4,100-4,446

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,495 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested68033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested68033%

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