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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $32,620
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $30,839
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 450           130
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 900         0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350            
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler             350
Door sill trim plates             150
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key 415           112
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460    
Sunroof 830         0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320            
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler             280
Door sill trim plates             120
Options (change) 9,050 7,800 7,800 7,800 4,700 2,000 630
Options (change) 8,325 7,175 7,175 7,175 4,325 1,840 512
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $44,945 $50,545 $49,045 $50,394 $54,645 $68,495 $34,125
Total Invoice $42,455 $48,280 $46,285 $47,259 $51,525 $64,430 $32,226

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,876
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,945$50,545$49,045$50,394$54,645$68,495$34,125
Adjustments for Features-3,550-5,025-3,775-5,050-4,775-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,395$45,520$45,270$45,344$49,870$63,870$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,875$3,949$8,475$22,475$0
Total Invoice$42,455$48,280$46,285$47,259$51,525$64,430$32,226
Adjustments for Features-3,353-4,800-3,563-4,736-4,502-4,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,102$43,480$42,722$42,523$47,023$60,079$32,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$3,620$3,421$7,921$20,977$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window      $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$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 
Wind blocker, small      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning      $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Power retractable roof section      $2000
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
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   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights      $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 
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$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row      $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$8,370$9,845$8,595$9,870$9,595$9,445$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$5,025$3,775$5,050$4,775$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,353-4,800-3,563-4,736-4,502-4,3510

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,502 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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested32515%
Total Not Requested190085%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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