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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $30,964 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Door sill trim plates 150      
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450   950
Luxury Package     1,450  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Door sill trim plates 120      
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335   875
Luxury Package     1,335  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 150 4,800 4,500 2,000
Options (change) 120 4,415 4,140 1,840
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $33,775 $49,095 $55,195 $70,695
Total Invoice $31,959 $46,360 $52,035 $66,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,467
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$33,775$49,095$55,195$70,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,225-5,500-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$43,870$49,695$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$31,959$46,360$52,035$66,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,934-5,185-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,959$41,426$46,850$62,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,424$20,606

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,520$9,745$10,020$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225$5,500$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,934-5,185-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in110.6 in
Length154.1 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height49.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45068%
Total Not Requested-45032%

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