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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: $31,940

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,279

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $53,800 $60,800 $68,750 $25,240
Base Invoice $43,970 $49,675 $56,115 $63,430 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0   500 515
Leather seating surfaces 1,550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler       0 350
Premium Package 2         1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,100
Satellite radio         430
Power retractable hardtop         1,870
Tires, run-flat         515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0   455 412
Leather seating surfaces 1,410        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Rear spoiler       0 280
Premium Package 2         1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,011
Satellite radio         344
Power retractable hardtop         1,723
Tires, run-flat         442
Options (change) 3,450 1,900 1,900 1,900 6,030
Options (change) 3,140 1,730 1,730 1,730 5,286
Destination 925 925 925 925 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $51,975 $56,625 $63,625 $73,275 $31,940
Total Invoice $48,035 $52,330 $58,770 $67,785 $29,279

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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: $17,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,205
Model Year20132013201320132008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$51,975$56,625$63,625$73,275$31,940
Adjustments for Features-2,760-2,760-3,135-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,215$53,865$60,490$69,315$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$11,275$20,100$0
Total Invoice$48,035$52,330$58,770$67,785$29,279
Adjustments for Features-2,551-2,551-2,896-3,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,484$49,779$55,874$64,122$29,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,295$10,390$18,638$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328i335i335isM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app   $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $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
Tires, run-flat$150$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 air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $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 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
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
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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
Visor mirror, passenger    $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 height adjuster, driver seat    $50
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 
Metal pedals  $75  
No leather in second row    $-300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$5,430$5,805$6,630$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$2,760$3,135$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,551-2,551-2,896-3,6630

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

Model Year20132008
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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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