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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: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $30,839 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Door sill trim plates 150      
Proximity key 130 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Door sill trim plates 120      
Proximity key 112 910 910 910
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 280 9,750 10,200 3,850
Options (change) 232 8,885 9,295 3,510
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,775 $55,675 $61,175 $64,925
Total Invoice $31,946 $51,405 $56,460 $59,970

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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: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,143
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,775$55,675$61,175$64,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-4,675-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$51,000$56,500$60,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$9,750
Total Invoice$31,946$51,405$56,460$59,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,316-4,315-3,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,946$47,089$52,145$56,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,056$9,025

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

Model Year2017201120112011
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$3,945$8,620$8,620$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$4,675$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,316-4,315-3,856

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

Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in116.9 in
Length154.1 in193.1 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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