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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: $32,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Cargo net 50          
Door sill trim plates 150          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Cargo net 40          
Door sill trim plates 120          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 200 2,500 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 160 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,825 $66,070 $71,450 $76,450 $81,450 $101,450

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,328
Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$33,825$66,070$71,450$76,450$81,450$101,450
Adjustments for Features0-15-6,190-4,465-6,190-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$66,055$65,260$71,985$75,260$95,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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

Model Year201820152015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimRF Grand Touring6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350     
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
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
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable roof section$2000     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
CD player, remote$100     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,340$12,515$10,790$12,515$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$6,190$4,465$6,190$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments01546368479389

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model S features.

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

Model Year20182015
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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