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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: $32,105

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,100 $30,065
Base Invoice $45,170 $28,427
Premium Package 1,550  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio 595  
HD radio 500  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275 1,205
Premium Package 1,410  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio 540  
HD radio 450  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210 1,138
Options (change) 7,895 1,205
Options (change) 7,225 1,138
Destination 775 835
Total Price $57,770 $32,105
Total Invoice $53,170 $30,400

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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: $19,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,916
Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$57,770$32,105
Adjustments for Features-6,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,410$32,105
Total Invoice$53,170$30,400
Adjustments for Features-5,8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,316$30,400

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

Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim335iGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 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 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,780$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8540

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

Model Year20072016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in90.9 in
Length180.6 in154.1 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in
Height54.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,057 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested62560%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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