BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006

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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: $28,725

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,281

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,250 $24,435
Base Invoice $38,115 $22,568
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0 435
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Tires, run-flat   515
Premium Package   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
Luxury Design 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Aluminum trim 0 348
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Tires, run-flat   442
Premium Package   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,750 3,730
Options (change) 3,450 3,153
Destination 995 560
Total Price $44,995 $28,725
Total Invoice $42,560 $26,281

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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: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,652
Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,995$28,725
Adjustments for Features-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,160$28,725
Total Invoice$42,560$26,281
Adjustments for Features-3,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,933$26,281

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

Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,005$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6270

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

Model Year20192006
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.2 in91.7 in
Length185.7 in157.3 in
Width71.9 in67.7 in
Height56.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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