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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,619

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,240 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $23,323 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Premium Package 2 1,250      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Tires, run-flat 515      
Power retractable hardtop 1,870      
Cargo net 40 60 60 60
Satellite radio 430      
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package 2 1,074      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,011      
Tires, run-flat 442      
Power retractable hardtop 1,723      
Cargo net 32 53 53 53
Satellite radio 344      
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 5,205 3,310 2,060 2,060
Options (change) 4,626 3,013 1,873 1,873
Destination 670 925 925 925
Total Price $31,115 $53,185 $59,935 $68,785
Total Invoice $28,619 $49,153 $55,373 $63,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,470
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine158hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,115$53,185$59,935$68,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-3,965-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$49,870$55,970$62,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100$12,950
Total Invoice$28,619$49,153$55,373$63,513
Adjustments for Features0-3,064-3,663-5,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,619$46,089$51,710$58,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,621$11,916

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$5,440$6,090$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315$3,965$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064-3,663-5,508

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082014
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in98.3 in
Length157.3 in166.9 in
Width67.7 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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