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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,785

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,965

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $25,617 $39,690
Premium Package 1,390  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 1,194  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039  
Rear spoiler 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,890 550
Options (change) 2,553 500
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,785 $36,445
Total Invoice $28,965 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,646
Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$30,785$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$36,365
Total Invoice$28,965$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,965$33,611

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,045$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in157.4 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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