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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: $30,170

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,790

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $24,346 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 1,650 2,300  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Tires, run-flat 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key     650
Premium Package 1,417 2,115  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Tires, run-flat 344    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 3,150 3,500 1,850
Options (change) 2,774 3,215 1,700
Destination 670 995 995
Total Price $30,170 $55,695 $59,295
Total Invoice $27,790 $52,505 $55,875

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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: $19,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,106
Model Year200920172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,170$55,695$59,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,950-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,170$49,745$54,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$27,790$52,505$55,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,609-4,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,790$46,896$50,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,055

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,370$11,320$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,950$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,609-4,924

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

Model Year20092017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in117.1 in
Length157.3 in194.6 in
Width67.7 in73.5 in
Height49.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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