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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: $27,415

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $52,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim75D100DP100DGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $24,435 $26,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Premium Package       1,600  
Cargo net       40 40
Rear spoiler       350 350
Satellite radio       430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Premium Package       1,374  
Cargo net       32 32
Rear spoiler       280 280
Satellite radio       344  
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,420 390
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,030 312
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 560 560
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $79,500 $99,000 $131,700 $27,415 $27,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,935
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim75D100DP100DGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$79,500$99,000$131,700$27,415$27,650
Adjustments for Features-8,990-9,740-10,93000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,510$89,260$120,770$27,415$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,260$0$235

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

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel SMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim75D100DP100DGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
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$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$15,215$15,965$17,155$6,225$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,990$9,740$10,930$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments71262052300

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

Model Year20182006
ModelModel SMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.5 in91.7 in
Length196.0 in157.3 in
Width77.3 in67.7 in
Height56.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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