BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016

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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $38,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
TrimM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $62,000 $30,065
Base Invoice $57,720 $28,427
Executive Package 4,300  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Proximity key   130
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
Executive Package 3,915  
LED headlights 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Proximity key   112
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 6,750 630
Options (change) 6,145 512
Destination 995 835
Total Price $69,745 $31,530
Total Invoice $64,860 $29,774

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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: $33,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,808
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
TrimM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$69,745$31,530
Adjustments for Features-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,145$31,530
Total Invoice$64,860$29,774
Adjustments for Features-4,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$29,774

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

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
TrimM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$9,595$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2780

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

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in90.9 in
Length182.5 in154.1 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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