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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: $35,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $42,400
Base Invoice $30,964 $39,690
Rear spoiler 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,425 550
Options (change) 1,296 500
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,050 $36,445
Total Invoice $33,135 $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 RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,727
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$35,050$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$36,445
Total Invoice$33,135$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,958$33,685

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
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
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player, remote$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,270$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1770

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 Miatai3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in101.2 in
Length154.1 in157.4 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.511.8 ft3

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