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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $115,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,846

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $108,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $143,400
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $134,040
Premium Package 1,600    
Satellite radio 430    
Giga World     2,000
Premium Package 1,374    
Satellite radio 344    
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 2,030 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,718 0 1,840
Destination 560 560 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $27,025 $27,260 $142,602
Total Invoice $24,846 $25,214 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,492
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$27,025$27,260$142,602
Adjustments for Features00-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$27,260$133,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$24,846$25,214$133,082
Adjustments for Features00-8,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,846$25,214$124,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i8

Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miatai8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,695$4,695$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,744

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062017
ModelMX-5 Miatai8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in110.2 in
Length157.3 in184.9 in
Width67.7 in76.5 in
Height49.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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