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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: $31,035

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $24,346 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Package 1,650            
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100            
Tires, run-flat 400            
Aluminum trim 515 500 0 0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 350            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key   450          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Sunroof             0
Premium Package 1,417            
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013            
Tires, run-flat 344            
Aluminum trim 412 460 0 0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 280            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Proximity key   415          
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 4,015 6,450 4,250 4,250 4,250 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 3,466 5,930 3,910 3,910 3,910 2,300 1,380
Destination 670 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $31,035 $42,345 $46,995 $45,495 $46,844 $52,445 $67,995
Total Invoice $28,482 $40,060 $45,015 $43,020 $43,994 $49,500 $63,970

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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: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,102
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$31,035$42,345$46,995$45,495$46,844$52,445$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-3,235-1,985-3,260-3,385-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$40,785$43,760$43,510$43,584$49,060$63,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,975$2,725$2,799$8,275$22,860
Total Invoice$28,482$40,060$45,015$43,020$43,994$49,500$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-3,099-1,877-3,062-3,195-4,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,482$38,584$41,916$41,143$40,932$46,305$59,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,332$2,559$2,348$7,721$21,294

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

Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200      
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0      
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Convertible top$3000      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio $50$50$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$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$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 $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,045$7,605$9,280$8,030$9,305$9,430$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$3,235$1,985$3,260$3,385$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-3,099-1,877-3,062-3,195-4,092

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

Model Year20092018
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.6 in
Length157.3 in182.5 in
Width67.7 in71.3 in
Height49.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.0 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 330i

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 iPerformance

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 M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested-45086%

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