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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: $30,120

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $69,900 $93,400
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Options (change) 3,100 2,250 2,250
Options (change) 2,710 0 0
Destination 670 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,120 $65,820 $89,320

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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: $35,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,050
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,120$65,820$89,320
Adjustments for Features0-65-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$65,755$87,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,475

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

Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimGrand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Convertible top$3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,115$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments06148

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

Model Year20092014
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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