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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: $19,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Base Invoice $30,964 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $79,025
Door sill trim plates 150        
Rear spoiler 350       0
Premium Package   950 750    
Navigation system   1,900 1,900    
Xenon HID headlights   900      
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Value Package   0 0 0  
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Lane departure warning   950 950 950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     500 500  
HD radio         350
iPod integration         400
Wood trim         0
Door sill trim plates 120        
Rear spoiler 280       0
Premium Package   865 685    
Navigation system   1,730 1,730    
Xenon HID headlights   820      
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Value Package   0 0 0  
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Lane departure warning   865 865 865  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Heated front seats     455 455  
HD radio         315
iPod integration         365
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 500 6,545 5,945 3,295 2,595
Options (change) 400 5,960 5,415 3,000 2,360
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $34,125 $53,370 $58,070 $64,770 $92,170
Total Invoice $32,239 $49,290 $53,620 $59,805 $85,260

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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: $17,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,047
Model Year20182010201020102010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T6M6S7
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$53,370$58,070$64,770$92,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-2,970-2,420-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$51,200$55,100$62,350$87,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$11,150$36,135
Total Invoice$32,239$49,290$53,620$59,805$85,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,004-2,742-2,234-4,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$47,286$50,878$57,571$80,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,592$10,285$33,501

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

Model Year20182010201020102010
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
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 + travel information $25$25$25 
Traffic information$25   $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50  $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$6,965$7,765$7,215$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$2,970$2,420$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,004-2,742-2,234-4,473

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

Model Year20182010
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
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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