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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: $30,810

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,943

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $26,051 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Premium Package 1,390   1,800    
Suspension Package 650        
Rear spoiler 400       0
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,194   1,640    
Suspension Package 558        
Rear spoiler 320       0
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,440 4,345 3,895 2,895 2,395
Options (change) 2,072 3,955 3,545 2,635 2,180
Destination 820 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $30,810 $47,540 $51,390 $60,990 $87,290
Total Invoice $28,943 $43,505 $47,010 $55,745 $79,945

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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: $16,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,637
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,810$47,540$51,390$60,990$87,290
Adjustments for Features-800-700-1,100-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,730$47,540$50,690$59,890$82,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150$12,350$34,935
Total Invoice$28,943$43,505$47,010$55,745$79,945
Adjustments for Features-750-640-1,005-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,868$43,505$46,370$54,740$75,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,865$11,235$32,030

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

Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Convertible top$3000    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system    $600
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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$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 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$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,895$4,815$5,515$5,915$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0$700$1,100$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-640-1,005-4,410

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

Model Year20152006
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,429 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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