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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: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $32,620
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $30,839
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package       2,200  
Rear spoiler         350
Proximity key         130
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Premium Package       2,000  
Rear spoiler         280
Proximity key         112
Options (change) 7,450 7,450 7,450 7,300 480
Options (change) 6,780 6,780 6,780 6,640 392
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $46,945 $48,945 $50,445 $53,795 $33,975
Total Invoice $43,875 $45,715 $47,095 $50,175 $32,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,946
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$46,945$48,945$50,445$53,795$33,975
Adjustments for Features-4,090-6,040-6,040-8,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$42,905$44,405$45,655$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$2,800$0
Total Invoice$43,875$45,715$47,095$50,175$32,106
Adjustments for Features-3,823-5,641-5,639-7,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,052$40,074$41,456$42,583$32,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,404$2,531$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$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 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Lane departure warning    $200
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
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
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,685$10,635$10,635$12,735$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$6,040$6,040$8,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,823-5,641-5,639-7,5920

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

Model Year20152017
ModelX3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in90.9 in
Length183.8 in154.1 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%

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