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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MX-5 Miata vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MX-5 Miata and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price is $8,680 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MX-5 Miata vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, the BMW X3 xDrive35i includes additional features worth $7610. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $7610 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive35i's additional features, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is $8,680 less than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 8,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,114
Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/50-18
Total Price30,65546,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price30,65539,335
Total Invoice28,25943,410
Adjustments for Features0-7,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice28,25936,373

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 16,290
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 15,151
Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price26,71042,700
Base Invoice24,71439,465
Premium Package1,650 
6-speed shiftable automatic1,100 
Rear spoiler400 
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Heated front seats 500
Proximity key 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Premium Package 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Rear spoiler 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Heated front seats 455
Proximity key 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options3,1503,350
Total options2,7503,050
Destination795895
Total Price30,65546,945
Total Invoice28,25943,410

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Regenerative braking $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Hill descent control $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Aux input $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $25
Intermittent wipers$0 
iPod integration $150
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,295$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,037

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in110.6 in
Length157.3 in183.0 in
Width67.7 in74.1 in
Height49.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Inexpensive for a convertible sports car.
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years.
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters.
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too
Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
2006 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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