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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,839 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Door sill trim plates 150        
Proximity key 130 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 350       0
Premium Package   2,400 2,200    
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900  
Xenon HID headlights   800      
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
HD radio   350 350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Lane departure warning   950 950 950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Door sill trim plates 120        
Proximity key 112 910 910 910 910
Rear spoiler 280       0
Premium Package   2,185 2,000    
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730  
Xenon HID headlights   730      
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
HD radio   315 315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Lane departure warning   865 865 865  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 630 9,145 8,145 5,945 2,595
Options (change) 512 8,325 7,410 5,410 2,360
Destination 875 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $34,125 $55,770 $60,070 $67,170 $91,920
Total Invoice $32,226 $51,465 $55,425 $61,985 $85,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,444
Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$34,125$55,770$60,070$67,170$91,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-1,945-2,345-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$53,825$58,125$64,825$87,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$11,000$33,285
Total Invoice$32,226$51,465$55,425$61,985$85,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,795-2,164-4,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,226$49,670$53,630$59,821$80,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,960$10,151$30,906

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

Model Year20172009200920092009
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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
Power retractable rear window$350    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
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    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
No leather in second row$-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 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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,795$6,740$6,740$7,140$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$1,945$2,345$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,795-1,795-2,164-4,449

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

Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in113.7 in
Length154.1 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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