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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: $28,290

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,902

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $62,000 $24,650
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $57,720 $22,767
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 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    
Premium Package       2,200    
Executive Package         4,300  
Sunroof         0  
Suspension Package           500
Premium Package 2           1,250
Rear spoiler           350
Satellite radio           430
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 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    
Premium Package       2,000    
Executive Package         3,915  
Sunroof         0  
Suspension Package           430
Premium Package 2           1,074
Rear spoiler           280
Satellite radio           344
Options (change) 3,700 3,400 3,400 3,250 4,850 3,045
Options (change) 3,370 3,095 3,095 2,955 4,415 2,540
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 595
Total Price $37,645 $41,895 $43,395 $47,995 $67,845 $28,290
Total Invoice $35,360 $39,270 $40,650 $44,880 $63,130 $25,902

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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: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,021
Model Year201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6425hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,645$41,895$43,395$47,995$67,845$28,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,700-3,300-6,540-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$40,345$40,695$44,695$61,305$27,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$3,050$7,050$23,660$0
Total Invoice$35,360$39,270$40,650$44,880$63,130$25,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,453-2,529-3,086-6,085-563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,360$37,817$38,121$41,794$57,045$25,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,457$2,761$6,434$21,685$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328i328d335iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app    $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 
Wind blocker, small     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support    $0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0 
Handwriting recognition    $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet    $150 
Media drive    $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600 
S Voice support    $0 
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support    $0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,630$6,780$7,380$10,620$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,700$3,300$6,540$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453-2,529-3,086-6,085-563

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

Model Year20152007
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.2,442 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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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