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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,604

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Premium Package 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Aluminum trim 435 435 0 0 500
Rear spoiler 350 350     0
Satellite radio 430        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Proximity key     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Premium Package 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Aluminum trim 348 348 0 0 455
Rear spoiler 280 280     0
Satellite radio 344        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Proximity key     455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,410    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Options (change) 2,965 785 3,195 1,645 1,645
Options (change) 2,476 628 2,905 1,495 1,495
Destination 560 560 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,960 $28,045 $47,520 $51,970 $69,120
Total Invoice $25,604 $25,842 $43,750 $47,860 $63,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,968
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,960$28,045$47,520$51,970$69,120
Adjustments for Features00-6,710-6,960-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$28,045$40,810$45,010$61,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$4,200$20,750
Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$43,750$47,860$63,955
Adjustments for Features00-6,178-6,410-6,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$37,572$41,450$56,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$3,878$19,388

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

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand TouringLimited328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,445$11,155$11,405$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,710$6,960$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,178-6,410-6,995

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in108.7 in
Length157.3 in180.6 in
Width67.7 in70.2 in
Height49.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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