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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: $33,625

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $69,900 $93,400
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Options (change) 0 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,625 $69,570 $93,070

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,997
Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$33,625$69,570$93,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$67,680$89,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,475

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

Model Year201820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand TouringBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
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
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player, remote$100  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,965$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0172266

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

Model Year20182014
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.4,648 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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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