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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: $26,010

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $26,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,932

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $24,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,100 $23,110
Base Invoice $45,170 $21,385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 595 430
Aluminum trim 0 515
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
Convenience Package   1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Satellite radio 540 344
Aluminum trim 0 412
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
Convenience Package   996
Options (change) 2,345 2,105
Options (change) 2,180 1,752
Destination 775 795
Total Price $52,220 $26,010
Total Invoice $48,125 $23,932

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,899
Model Year20072011
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iSport
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$52,220$26,010
Adjustments for Features-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,135$26,010
Total Invoice$48,125$23,932
Adjustments for Features-9,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,831$23,932

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

Model Year20072011
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iSport
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 
Roll bar $200
Stability control$400 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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$13,680$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2940

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20072011
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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