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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand Touring428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,065 $48,750 $54,900 $72,500
Base Invoice $28,427 $45,530 $51,190 $67,380
Door sill trim plates 150      
Proximity key 130      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150  
Premium Package   2,200 950  
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Door sill trim plates 120      
Proximity key 112      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955  
Premium Package   2,000 865  
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 280 7,300 6,050 2,450
Options (change) 232 6,640 5,505 2,230
Destination 835 995 995 995
Total Price $31,180 $57,045 $61,945 $75,945
Total Invoice $29,494 $53,165 $57,690 $70,605

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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: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,629
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimGrand Touring428i435iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,180$57,045$61,945$75,945
Adjustments for Features0-10,775-10,775-9,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$46,270$51,170$66,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$20,125
Total Invoice$29,494$53,165$57,690$70,605
Adjustments for Features0-10,042-10,035-8,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,494$43,123$47,655$61,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,532$18,603

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

Model Year2016201520152015
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$25$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 
911 assist$25   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$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
Convertible top$3000   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
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
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
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 passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,345$16,120$16,120$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,775$10,775$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,042-10,035-8,879

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 Miata4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in110.6 in
Length154.1 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height48.6 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 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 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.613.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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