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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: $33,625

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,826

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $32,620
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $30,839
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,050          
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250  
Proximity key           130
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof 955          
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230  
Proximity key           112
Options (change) 6,600 7,450 7,450 5,650 5,650 130
Options (change) 6,005 6,780 6,780 5,140 5,140 112
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 875
Total Price $40,275 $45,675 $46,975 $49,975 $56,475 $33,625
Total Invoice $37,240 $42,200 $43,395 $46,175 $52,155 $31,826

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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: $6,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$40,275$45,675$46,975$49,975$56,475$33,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,100-2,950-4,125-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$43,025$42,875$47,025$52,350$33,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$2,600$6,750$12,075$0
Total Invoice$37,240$42,200$43,395$46,175$52,155$31,826
Adjustments for Features0-2,448-3,788-2,726-3,809-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,240$39,752$39,607$43,449$48,346$31,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,512$2,367$6,209$11,106$0

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

Model Year201420142014201420142017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window     $350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning     $200
Roll bar     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section     $2000
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row     $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,045$7,695$9,145$7,995$9,170$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,100$2,950$4,125$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,448-3,788-2,726-3,809-47

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

Model Year20142017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in90.9 in
Length182.5 in154.1 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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