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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,850 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $6,795 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,896 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | |||||||
| Difference: $6,464 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Grand Touring | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,100 | $32,950 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $25,617 | $30,995 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Premium Package | 1,390 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||||
| Suspension Package | 650 | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | 515 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 1,194 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Suspension Package | 558 | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | 412 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rear spoiler | 320 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,955 | 3,700 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,250 | 3,250 | 4,850 |
| Options (change) | 2,484 | 3,370 | 3,095 | 3,095 | 2,955 | 2,955 | 4,415 |
| Destination | 795 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $30,850 | $37,645 | $41,895 | $43,395 | $47,995 | $54,395 | $67,845 |
| Total Invoice | $28,896 | $35,360 | $39,270 | $40,650 | $44,880 | $50,770 | $63,130 |
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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: $8,110 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,696 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Grand Touring | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 167hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,850 | $37,645 | $41,895 | $43,395 | $47,995 | $54,395 | $67,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,315 | 0 | -1,550 | -2,700 | -3,350 | -4,725 | -6,690 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,535 | $37,645 | $40,345 | $40,695 | $44,645 | $49,670 | $61,155 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $3,050 | $7,000 | $12,025 | $23,510 |
| Total Invoice | $28,896 | $35,360 | $39,270 | $40,650 | $44,880 | $50,770 | $63,130 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,232 | 0 | -1,453 | -2,529 | -3,133 | -4,410 | -6,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,664 | $35,360 | $37,817 | $38,121 | $41,747 | $46,360 | $56,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,457 | $2,761 | $6,387 | $11,000 | $21,545 |
Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Grand Touring | 320i | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||
| Roll bar | $200 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $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 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Convertible top | $3000 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $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 system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,220 | $3,905 | $5,455 | $6,605 | $7,255 | $8,630 | $10,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,315 | $0 | $1,550 | $2,700 | $3,350 | $4,725 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,232 | 0 | -1,453 | -2,529 | -3,133 | -4,410 | -6,225 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 157.3 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,442 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 50.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Suspension Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 36% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 87% |
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