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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: $32,300

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,323

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand Touring428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,100 $48,750 $54,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $25,617 $45,530 $51,190 $67,380
Premium Package 1,390 2,200 950  
Suspension Package 650      
Power retractable hardtop 1,850      
Aluminum trim 515 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Premium Package 1,194 2,000 865  
Suspension Package 558      
Power retractable hardtop 1,747      
Aluminum trim 412 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Options (change) 4,405 3,250 2,000 550
Options (change) 3,911 2,955 1,820 500
Destination 795 995 995 995
Total Price $32,300 $52,995 $57,895 $74,045
Total Invoice $30,323 $49,480 $54,005 $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: $14,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,915
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand Touring428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,300$52,995$57,895$74,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,685-6,685-6,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$46,310$51,210$67,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$21,160
Total Invoice$30,323$49,480$54,005$68,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,242-6,236-6,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,323$43,238$47,769$62,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,531$19,521

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand Touring428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker $300$300$300
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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
Intermittent wipers$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,670$8,355$8,355$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685$6,685$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,242-6,236-6,116

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

Model Year20122015
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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