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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: $27,695

Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited   
Difference: $23,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,562

Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited   
Difference: $21,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 1,600          
Tires, run-flat 515          
Aluminum trim 435 435 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio 430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Premium Package 1,374          
Tires, run-flat 442          
Aluminum trim 348 348 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio 344          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 2,980 435 3,350 1,900 1,900 1,350
Options (change) 2,508 348 3,050 1,730 1,730 1,230
Destination 560 560 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,975 $27,695 $51,145 $55,295 $63,745 $64,245
Total Invoice $25,636 $25,562 $47,275 $51,105 $58,880 $59,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,254
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,975$27,695$51,145$55,295$63,745$64,245
Adjustments for Features-2250-3,885-3,885-4,925-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$27,695$47,260$51,410$58,820$58,720
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$4,150$11,560$11,460
Total Invoice$25,636$25,562$47,275$51,105$58,880$59,345
Adjustments for Features-2060-3,591-3,591-4,549-5,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,430$25,562$43,684$47,514$54,331$54,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$132$0$3,830$10,647$10,557

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

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$4,145$3,920$7,805$7,805$8,845$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$3,885$3,885$4,925$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2060-3,591-3,591-4,549-5,104

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in116.9 in
Length157.3 in193.1 in
Width67.7 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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