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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: $33,000

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,927

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,350 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $25,854 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Power retractable hardtop 1,900      
Aluminum trim 515 0 0 500
Rear spoiler 400     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Power retractable hardtop 1,794      
Aluminum trim 412 0 0 455
Rear spoiler 320     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces   1,410    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 4,855 3,695 2,145 2,145
Options (change) 4,278 3,360 1,950 1,950
Destination 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,000 $48,020 $52,470 $69,620
Total Invoice $30,927 $44,205 $48,315 $64,410

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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: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,082
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$33,000$48,020$52,470$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-2,635-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$45,635$49,835$66,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$20,750
Total Invoice$30,927$44,205$48,315$64,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-2,426-2,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,927$42,009$45,889$61,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,880$19,408

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

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Roll bar$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $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
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,455$4,705$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$2,635$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-2,426-2,993

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

Model Year20132008
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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