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Tesla Model S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMX-5 Miata
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $32,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Cargo net                 50
Door sill trim plates                 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Cargo net                 40
Door sill trim plates                 120
Options (change) 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750 200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $66,450 $71,450 $76,450 $81,450 $101,450 $79,450 $84,450 $104,450 $33,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,961
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMX-5 Miata
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E155hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$66,450$71,450$76,450$81,450$101,450$79,450$84,450$104,450$33,825
Adjustments for Features-4,265-5,990-4,265-5,990-6,065-4,265-5,990-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,185$65,460$72,185$75,460$95,385$75,185$78,460$98,385$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SMX-5 Miata
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manual        $150
RWD$0 $0  $0  $0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window        $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200 
Blind spot warning system        $200
Brake assist        $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar        $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter        $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0$0       
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0    
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0 
Power retractable roof section        $2000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input        $50
CD player, remote        $100
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player        $50
Range alert$0$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$75 
Compass        $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only        $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat        $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75  $75 
No leather in second row        $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,140$10,865$9,140$10,865$10,940$9,140$10,865$10,940$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$5,990$4,265$5,990$6,065$4,265$5,990$6,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4045283514633773384473660

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

Model Year20162018
ModelModel SMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in90.9 in
Length196.0 in154.1 in
Width77.3 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft34.5 ft3

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