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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: $31,325

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $27,550
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $26,051
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim 300 0 0 0   0 515
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450     0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package       2,200 2,200   1,390
Executive Package           4,300  
Sunroof           0  
Suspension Package             650
Rear spoiler             400
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 275 0 0 0   0 412
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320     0  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package       2,000 2,000   1,194
Executive Package           3,915  
Sunroof           0  
Suspension Package             558
Rear spoiler             320
Options (change) 3,700 3,400 3,400 3,250 3,250 4,850 2,955
Options (change) 3,370 3,095 3,095 2,955 2,955 4,415 2,484
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $37,645 $41,895 $43,395 $47,995 $54,395 $67,845 $31,325
Total Invoice $35,360 $39,270 $40,650 $44,880 $50,770 $63,130 $29,355

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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: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,237
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,645$41,895$43,395$47,995$54,395$67,845$31,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,700-3,350-4,725-6,690-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$40,345$40,695$44,645$49,670$61,155$30,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$3,050$7,000$12,025$23,510$0
Total Invoice$35,360$39,270$40,650$44,880$50,770$63,130$29,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,453-2,529-3,133-4,410-6,225-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,360$37,817$38,121$41,747$46,360$56,905$28,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,457$2,761$6,387$11,000$21,545$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front     $150 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera     $200 
Roll bar      $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Sunroof   $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support     $0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers     $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats     $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $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      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row      $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,905$5,455$6,605$7,255$8,630$10,595$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,700$3,350$4,725$6,690$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453-2,529-3,133-4,410-6,225-1,232

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,411 lb.2,448 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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