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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,620 $35,600 $41,200 $56,500
Base Invoice $30,839 $32,750 $37,905 $52,160
Door sill trim plates 150      
Proximity key 130 500 500  
Rear spoiler 350     0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Premium Package     2,650 1,900
Technology Package       3,250
Sunroof       0
Door sill trim plates 120      
Proximity key 112 455 455  
Rear spoiler 280     0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Premium Package     2,410 1,730
Technology Package       2,960
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 630 7,195 7,645 7,545
Options (change) 512 6,545 6,950 6,865
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,125 $43,620 $49,670 $66,170
Total Invoice $32,226 $40,120 $45,680 $61,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,988
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,125$43,620$49,670$66,170
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,900-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$43,620$47,770$63,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$19,750
Total Invoice$32,226$40,120$45,680$61,150
Adjustments for Features-940-1,747-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,132$40,120$43,933$58,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,813$18,442

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

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350   
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 $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,170$5,070$6,970$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,900$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-1,747-2,588

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in108.7 in
Length154.1 in181.1 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in
Height49.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested132568%
Total Not Requested62532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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