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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: $34,850

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,972

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,250 $32,620
Base Invoice $38,115 $30,839
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Navigation system 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Navigation system 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated front seats 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 6,450 1,355
Options (change) 5,935 1,258
Destination 995 875
Total Price $47,695 $34,850
Total Invoice $45,045 $32,972

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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: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,579
Model Year20192017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$47,695$34,850
Adjustments for Features-3,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,995$34,850
Total Invoice$45,045$32,972
Adjustments for Features-3,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,551$32,972

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

Model Year20192017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window $350
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,245$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4940

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

Model Year20192017
Model3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in90.9 in
Length185.7 in154.1 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height56.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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?
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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