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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335iM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,600 $41,200 $56,500 $32,620
Base Invoice $32,750 $37,905 $52,160 $30,839
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
HD radio 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500   130
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Premium Package   2,650 1,900  
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0 350
Sunroof     0  
Door sill trim plates       150
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
HD radio 315 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455   112
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Premium Package   2,410 1,730  
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0 280
Sunroof     0  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 7,195 7,645 7,545 630
Options (change) 6,545 6,950 6,865 512
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,620 $49,670 $66,170 $34,125
Total Invoice $40,120 $45,680 $61,150 $32,226

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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: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,988
Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335iM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,620$49,670$66,170$34,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,800-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,620$47,770$63,370$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$19,750$0
Total Invoice$40,120$45,680$61,150$32,226
Adjustments for Features0-1,747-2,588-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,120$43,933$58,562$32,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,813$18,442$0

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

Model Year2008200820082017
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335iM3RF Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,070$6,970$7,870$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,800$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,747-2,588-94

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

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in90.9 in
Length181.1 in154.1 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in
Height54.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 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 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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