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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: $27,610

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,324

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $48,750 $54,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $45,530 $51,190 $67,380
Premium Package 1,250   2,200 950  
Suspension Package 500        
Aluminum trim 435 435 0 0 0
Satellite radio 430        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Premium Package 1,074   2,000 865  
Suspension Package 430        
Aluminum trim 348 348 0 0 0
Satellite radio 344        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 2,615 435 2,750 1,500 550
Options (change) 2,196 348 2,500 1,365 500
Destination 560 560 995 995 995
Total Price $27,610 $27,695 $52,495 $57,395 $74,045
Total Invoice $25,324 $25,562 $49,025 $53,550 $68,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,349
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$27,610$27,695$52,495$57,395$74,045
Adjustments for Features00-11,085-11,085-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$27,695$41,410$46,310$62,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$4,900$21,510
Total Invoice$25,324$25,562$49,025$53,550$68,875
Adjustments for Features00-10,352-10,342-10,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,324$25,562$38,673$43,208$58,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$4,535$19,854

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

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
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 climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $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
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,495$4,495$15,580$15,580$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$11,085$11,085$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,352-10,342-10,348

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in110.6 in
Length157.3 in182.6 in
Width67.7 in71.9 in
Height49.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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