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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: $31,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $28,548 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Cargo net 50 60 60 60
Cargo tray 60 110 110 110
All-weather floor mats 90      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Cargo net 40 53 53 53
Cargo tray 48 97 97 97
All-weather floor mats 72      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 350 5,070 3,820 3,820
Options (change) 280 4,615 3,475 3,475
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $31,420 $55,765 $62,315 $71,165
Total Invoice $29,703 $52,015 $58,050 $66,190

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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: $18,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,524
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,420$55,765$62,315$71,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,205-7,805-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$49,560$54,510$62,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$29,703$52,015$58,050$66,190
Adjustments for Features0-5,788-7,271-7,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,703$46,227$50,779$58,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,552$12,006

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

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$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
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$11,780$13,380$14,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,205$7,805$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,788-7,271-7,957

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in98.3 in
Length154.1 in166.9 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height48.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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