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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: $33,625

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $102,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,826

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $93,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 Miatai8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,620 $136,500
Base Invoice $30,839 $126,260
Proximity key 130  
Giga World   2,000
Proximity key 112  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 130 2,000
Options (change) 112 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $33,625 $135,702
Total Invoice $31,826 $125,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,398
Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 Miatai8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$33,625$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$128,057
Total Invoice$31,826$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-7,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,826$118,224

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

Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 Miatai8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
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 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,345$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,058

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

Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 Miatai8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in110.2 in
Length154.1 in184.9 in
Width68.3 in76.5 in
Height49.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft34.7 ft3

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