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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: $25,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $13,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,147

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $11,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328iSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,300 $23,720
Base Invoice $34,495 $22,424
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Convenience Package   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Convenience Package   928
Options (change) 550 1,080
Options (change) 500 928
Destination 925 795
Total Price $38,775 $25,595
Total Invoice $35,920 $24,147

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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: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,054
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328iSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$38,775$25,595
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$25,595
Total Invoice$35,920$24,147
Adjustments for Features-2,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,201$24,147

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim328iSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,455$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7190

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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 Year20142014
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in91.7 in
Length182.5 in157.3 in
Width71.3 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,460 lb.2,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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