Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,170

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $62,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $57,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimitedM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $85,700
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $79,025
Premium Package 1,250    
Suspension Package 500    
Body kit 1,145 1,145  
Rear spoiler 350 350 0
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Satellite radio 430    
Proximity key     1,000
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Package 1,074    
Suspension Package 430    
Body kit 916 916  
Rear spoiler 280 280 0
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 344    
Proximity key     910
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 4,175 1,995 1,595
Options (change) 3,444 1,596 1,450
Destination 560 560 875
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $29,170 $29,255 $91,170
Total Invoice $26,572 $26,810 $84,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,333
Model Year200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimitedM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,170$29,255$91,170
Adjustments for Features00-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,170$29,255$85,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$26,572$26,810$84,350
Adjustments for Features00-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$26,810$78,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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

Model Year200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimitedM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,995$3,995$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,445

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

Model Year20062010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in113.7 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in72.7 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.0 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%

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