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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: $30,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,088

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $26,710
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $24,714
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 515
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Premium Package         1,650
Suspension Package         500
Rear spoiler         400
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 412
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Premium Package         1,417
Suspension Package         430
Rear spoiler         320
Options (change) 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,650 3,065
Options (change) 3,270 3,270 3,270 2,440 2,579
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $44,595 $46,595 $47,295 $52,595 $30,570
Total Invoice $42,190 $44,050 $44,705 $49,640 $28,088

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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: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,311
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,595$46,595$47,295$52,595$30,570
Adjustments for Features-2,950-4,900-4,900-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,645$41,695$42,395$45,345$30,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$750$3,700$0
Total Invoice$42,190$44,050$44,705$49,640$28,088
Adjustments for Features-2,791-4,632-4,632-6,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,399$39,418$40,073$42,797$28,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$674$3,398$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelX3X3X3X3MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
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 
Proximity key   $250$250
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 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
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 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Convertible top    $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$7,495$9,445$9,445$11,795$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$4,900$4,900$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-4,632-4,632-6,8430

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

Model Year20172011
ModelX3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in91.7 in
Length183.8 in157.3 in
Width74.1 in67.7 in
Height66.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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