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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,325

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $56,600 $27,550
Base Invoice $36,215 $51,685 $26,051
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Aluminum trim 0   515
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Rear spoiler   0 400
Xenon HID headlights   700  
Suspension Package     650
Premium Package     1,390
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Aluminum trim 0   412
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Rear spoiler   0 320
Xenon HID headlights   635  
Suspension Package     558
Premium Package     1,194
Options (change) 3,225 1,675 2,955
Options (change) 2,935 1,520 2,484
Destination 695 695 820
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $43,520 $59,970 $31,325
Total Invoice $39,845 $54,900 $29,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,924
Model Year200620062015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I6333hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,520$59,970$31,325
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,810$57,190$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,380$0
Total Invoice$39,845$54,900$29,355
Adjustments for Features-1,566-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,279$52,355$29,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,076$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200620062015
Model3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Roll bar  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,500$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,566-2,5450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in91.7 in
Length176.7 in157.3 in
Width69.2 in67.7 in
Height54.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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