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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: $30,185

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $6,100

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $22,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand Touring3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,350 $36,700 $42,700 $52,400
Base Invoice $25,854 $33,945 $39,465 $4,390
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Leather seating surfaces   1,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Trip computer   300    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Power convertible top   750 750  
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Leather seating surfaces   1,045    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Xenon HID headlights   635 635  
Trip computer   275    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Power convertible top   685 685  
Options (change) 2,040 3,875 2,425 975
Options (change) 1,752 3,525 2,205 885
Destination 795 825 825 825
Total Price $30,185 $41,400 $45,950 $54,200
Total Invoice $28,401 $38,295 $42,495 $6,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,452
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand Touring3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10430, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,185$41,400$45,950$54,200
Adjustments for Features0-765-1,440-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,185$40,635$44,510$52,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,875$12,225
Total Invoice$28,401$38,295$42,495$6,100
Adjustments for Features0-708-1,332-151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,401$37,587$41,163$5,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,638$35,214$0

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

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand Touring3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,300$6,065$6,740$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$1,440$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-708-1,332-151

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

Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in98.2 in
Length157.3 in161.1 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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