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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: $31,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,065 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Cargo net 50              
Door sill trim plates 150              
Proximity key 130              
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
Cargo net 40              
Door sill trim plates 120              
Proximity key 112              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 330 3,500 3,500 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300
Options (change) 272 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 835 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 $31,230 $65,200 $70,200 $67,500 $72,500 $85,500 $95,500 $138,000

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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: $29,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,448
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimGrand Touring6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp 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)?, 9200, 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$31,230$65,200$70,200$67,500$72,500$85,500$95,500$138,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,265-5,990-4,915-6,640-6,640-8,390-8,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$60,935$64,210$62,585$65,860$78,860$87,110$129,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,650$4,925$17,925$26,175$68,600

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

Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
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 
911 assist$25       
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100       
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
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
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
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       
Convertible top$3000       
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player, remote$100       
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25       
Traffic information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200       
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750       
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150       
Tachometer$75       
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
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 tilt 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
Total Value of Features$5,675$9,940$11,665$10,590$12,315$12,315$14,065$14,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,265$5,990$4,915$6,640$6,640$8,390$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0412538459577489553386

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMX-5 MiataModel S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in116.5 in
Length154.1 in196.0 in
Width68.3 in77.3 in
Height48.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.663.4 ft3

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