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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: $21,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $30,964 $48,295 $53,180
Door sill trim plates 150    
Premium Package   2,300 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Door sill trim plates 120    
Premium Package   2,115 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 150 3,500 3,150
Options (change) 120 3,215 2,895
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $33,775 $55,695 $60,595
Total Invoice $31,959 $52,505 $57,070

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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: $16,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,149
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,775$55,695$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,725-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,775$49,970$54,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450
Total Invoice$31,959$52,505$57,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,397-5,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,959$47,108$51,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,146

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

Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series5-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring530i540i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,545$10,270$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,397-5,816

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

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in117.1 in
Length154.1 in194.6 in
Width68.3 in73.5 in
Height49.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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