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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: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $45,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Cargo net 50      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Proximity key 130      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 40      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Proximity key 112      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 330 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 272 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,825 $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 RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,861
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$33,825$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,165-7,915-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$72,335$91,085$122,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,485

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

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring75D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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
Power retractable rear window$350   
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 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
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   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player, remote$100   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 tilt 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
Total Value of Features$5,775$12,940$13,690$14,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,165$7,915$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0568504425

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in116.5 in
Length154.1 in196.0 in
Width68.3 in77.3 in
Height49.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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
4.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.563.4 ft3

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