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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,720

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,277

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMX-5 Miata2-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $23,323 $36,240 $45,530
Premium Package 2 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Tires, run-flat 515    
Aluminum trim 515 350  
Satellite radio 430    
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
225/40VR18   600  
Premium Package   2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2 1,074    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012    
Tires, run-flat 442    
Aluminum trim 412 320  
Satellite radio 344    
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
225/40VR18   545  
Premium Package   2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,810 6,700 2,600
Options (change) 3,284 6,100 2,365
Destination 670 995 995
Total Price $29,720 $46,345 $52,345
Total Invoice $27,277 $43,335 $48,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667
Model Year200820162016
ModelMX-5 Miata2-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,720$46,345$52,345
Adjustments for Features0-6,835-7,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,720$39,510$45,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$27,277$43,335$48,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,391-6,757
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,277$36,944$42,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,189

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200820162016
ModelMX-5 Miata2-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $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
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,245$12,080$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,391-6,757

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelMX-5 Miata2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in105.9 in
Length157.3 in174.9 in
Width67.7 in69.4 in
Height49.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested205589%

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