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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: $31,325

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330i330eM340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $27,550
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 515
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Sunroof       0  
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 412
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Sunroof       0  
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Options (change) 4,250 4,250 2,500 1,500 2,955
Options (change) 3,910 3,910 2,300 1,380 2,484
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $46,495 $45,794 $58,195 $72,395 $31,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,534
Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330i330eM340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$46,495$45,794$58,195$72,395$31,325
Adjustments for Features-4,060-4,185-4,310-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,435$41,609$53,885$67,145$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$25,536$0

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

Model Year20212021202120212015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMX-5 Miata
Trim330i330eM340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$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$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
Handwriting recognition   $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150 
Media drive   $15 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0 
Navigation system   $600 
S Voice support   $0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,080$9,205$9,330$10,270$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$4,185$4,310$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-428-83-244-1720

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

Model Year20212015
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 Weight3,590 lb.2,448 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
BMW 3-Series 330e

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
BMW 3-Series M340i

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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