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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: $30,160

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $49,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Cargo net 40      
Rear spoiler 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
Cargo net 32      
Rear spoiler 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,140 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,742 0 0 0
Destination 670 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,160 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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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: $42,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,610
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$30,160$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,340-8,090-9,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,160$72,160$90,910$122,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter $0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,025$14,365$15,115$16,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340$8,090$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0582515448

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

Model Year20092018
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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