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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: $30,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,035

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $26,051 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 1,390 2,250      
Suspension Package 650        
Aluminum trim 515 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package 1,194 2,050      
Suspension Package 558        
Aluminum trim 412 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 2,555 4,650 2,400 2,400 1,850
Options (change) 2,164 4,235 2,185 2,185 1,685
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,925 $52,445 $55,795 $64,245 $64,745
Total Invoice $29,035 $48,460 $51,560 $59,335 $59,800

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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: $17,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,327
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,925$52,445$55,795$64,245$64,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-3,585-4,625-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$48,010$52,210$59,620$59,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$11,610$11,510
Total Invoice$29,035$48,460$51,560$59,335$59,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,098-3,313-4,272-4,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,035$44,362$48,247$55,063$54,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,885$10,701$10,612

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

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGrand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
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
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $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 air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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    
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$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
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
No leather in second row$-300    
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$4,295$8,730$7,880$8,920$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$3,585$4,625$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,098-3,313-4,272-4,826

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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