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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: $25,135

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $31,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $28,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
TrimSport435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,635 $54,900
Base Invoice $20,002 $50,690
Convenience Package 1,105  
Power retractable hardtop 1,725  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Convenience Package 949  
Power retractable hardtop 1,658  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,830 550
Options (change) 2,607 500
Destination 670 925
Total Price $25,135 $56,375
Total Invoice $23,279 $52,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,790
Model Year20082014
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
TrimSport435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,135$56,375
Adjustments for Features0-9,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$46,590
Total Invoice$23,279$52,115
Adjustments for Features0-9,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,279$43,069

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

Model Year20082014
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
TrimSport435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$520$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,046

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

Model Year20082014
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 Weight2,441 lb.4,105 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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