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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,020

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $36,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $67,400 $92,400
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 0 2,250 750
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,020 $63,320 $86,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,038
Model Year200920122012
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$27,020$63,320$86,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$60,240$81,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200920122012
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,350$7,430$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0308369

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092012
ModelMX-5 MiataModel S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in116.5 in
Length157.3 in196.0 in
Width67.7 in77.3 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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