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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: $27,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,604

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $53,800 $60,800 $68,750 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $43,970 $49,675 $56,115 $63,430 $22,568 $24,654
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Aluminum trim 0 0   500 435 435
Leather seating surfaces 1,550          
Proximity key 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler       0 350 350
Suspension Package         500  
Premium Package         1,250  
Satellite radio         430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0   455 348 348
Leather seating surfaces 1,410          
Proximity key 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Rear spoiler       0 280 280
Suspension Package         430  
Premium Package         1,074  
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 2,950 1,400 1,400 1,400 2,965 785
Options (change) 2,685 1,275 1,275 1,275 2,476 628
Destination 895 895 895 895 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $51,445 $56,095 $63,095 $72,745 $27,960 $28,045
Total Invoice $47,550 $51,845 $58,285 $67,300 $25,604 $25,842

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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: $16,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,305
Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$51,445$56,095$63,095$72,745$27,960$28,045
Adjustments for Features-7,185-7,185-7,485-8,38500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,260$48,910$55,610$64,360$27,960$28,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$11,350$20,100$0$85
Total Invoice$47,550$51,845$58,285$67,300$25,604$25,842
Adjustments for Features-6,641-6,641-6,914-7,75700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,909$45,204$51,371$59,543$25,604$25,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,295$10,462$18,634$0$238

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

Model Year201220122012201220062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250$250
Remote app   $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Roll bar    $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$11,680$11,680$11,980$12,880$4,495$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,185$7,185$7,485$8,385$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,641-6,641-6,914-7,75700

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

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,793 lb.2,442 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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