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BMW X3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,320

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelX3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $25,240
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Aluminum trim 0   515
Premium Package 3,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Premium Package 1     1,600
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Tires, run-flat     515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0   412
Premium Package 3,140    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Premium Package 1     1,374
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Tires, run-flat     442
Options (change) 6,250 3,350 3,410
Options (change) 5,690 3,050 2,852
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $44,245 $46,945 $29,320
Total Invoice $40,895 $43,410 $26,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,227
Model Year201220122008
ModelX3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I6300hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,245$46,945$29,320
Adjustments for Features-6,300-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,945$41,310$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$40,895$43,410$26,845
Adjustments for Features-5,823-5,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,072$38,199$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,127$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201220122008
ModelX3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$10,695$10,030$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,300$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,823-5,2110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122008
ModelX3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in91.7 in
Length183.0 in157.3 in
Width74.1 in67.7 in
Height65.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested239073%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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