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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: $33,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,994

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325Ci330CiM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $32,620
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $30,839
Steering-linked headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750   750  
Premium Package   2,200    
Rear spoiler     0 350
Xenon HID headlights     700  
Steering-linked headlights 730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685   685  
Premium Package   2,000    
Rear spoiler     0 280
Xenon HID headlights     635  
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 4,225 350
Options (change) 5,260 5,255 3,845 280
Destination 695 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $38,770 $44,070 $54,820 $33,845
Total Invoice $35,530 $40,345 $50,220 $31,994

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,345
Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325Ci330CiM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,770$44,070$54,820$33,845
Adjustments for Features-430-1,9550-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,340$42,115$54,820$31,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,775$16,480$0
Total Invoice$35,530$40,345$50,220$31,994
Adjustments for Features-394-1,7900-2,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,136$38,555$50,220$29,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,419$15,084$0

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

Model Year2006200620062017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim325Ci330CiM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 $100
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,370$5,895$3,940$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$1,955$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-1,7900-2,203

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

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in90.9 in
Length176.7 in154.1 in
Width69.2 in68.3 in
Height53.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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