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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: $29,560

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Premium Package 1,650              
Suspension Package 500              
Cargo net 40              
Rear spoiler 350              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Premium Package 1,417              
Suspension Package 430              
Cargo net 32              
Rear spoiler 280              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 2,540 3,500 3,500 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300 5,300
Options (change) 2,159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,560 $65,200 $70,200 $67,500 $72,500 $85,500 $95,500 $139,000

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,006
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$29,560$65,200$70,200$67,500$72,500$85,500$95,500$139,000
Adjustments for Features0-5,840-7,565-6,490-8,215-8,215-9,965-10,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,560$59,360$62,635$61,010$64,285$77,285$85,535$128,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,650$4,925$17,925$26,175$69,300

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

Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200       
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0       
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Convertible top$3000       
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125       
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals       $75
No leather in second row$-300       
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      $0
Total Value of Features$5,500$11,340$13,065$11,990$13,715$13,715$15,465$15,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840$7,565$6,490$8,215$8,215$9,965$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0564679606714605657469

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

Model Year20092017
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.4,609 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S specs.

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 key250Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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