BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006

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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: $23,860

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $28,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,978

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $26,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,100 $22,435
Base Invoice $45,170 $20,726
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 595 430
Aluminum trim 0 435
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Satellite radio 540 344
Aluminum trim 0 348
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
Options (change) 2,345 865
Options (change) 2,180 692
Destination 775 560
Total Price $52,220 $23,860
Total Invoice $48,125 $21,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,507
Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$52,220$23,860
Adjustments for Features-10,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$23,860
Total Invoice$48,125$21,978
Adjustments for Features-9,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,485$21,978

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

Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iTouring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$14,005$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6400

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

Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in91.7 in
Length180.6 in157.3 in
Width70.2 in67.7 in
Height54.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft35.3 ft3

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