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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: $22,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,946

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $30,839 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Door sill trim plates 150        
Proximity key 130 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 1,350  
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
App support   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Technology Package   1,850      
Navigation system     1,900    
Door sill trim plates 120        
Proximity key 112 910 910 910 910
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 1,230  
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
App support   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Technology Package   1,685      
Navigation system     1,730    
Options (change) 280 8,100 5,900 4,000 2,100
Options (change) 232 7,380 5,375 3,645 1,915
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $33,775 $55,895 $59,295 $65,845 $64,995
Total Invoice $31,946 $51,605 $54,750 $60,795 $60,030

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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: $16,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,904
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,775$55,895$59,295$65,845$64,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,150-4,100-4,400-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$50,745$55,195$61,445$60,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,700$9,850
Total Invoice$31,946$51,605$54,750$60,795$60,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,755-3,786-4,063-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,946$46,850$50,964$56,732$55,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,114$9,882$9,116

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

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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 retractable rear window$350    
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 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200  $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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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 
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
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
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,620$9,770$8,720$9,020$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150$4,100$4,400$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,755-3,786-4,063-4,064

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

Model Year20172012
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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