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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: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $30,964 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Rear spoiler 350     0
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750   750
Premium Package     2,200  
Xenon HID headlights       700
Rear spoiler 280     0
Steering-linked headlights   730 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685   685
Premium Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights       635
Options (change) 350 5,775 5,775 4,225
Options (change) 280 5,260 5,255 3,845
Destination 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $33,975 $38,770 $44,070 $54,820
Total Invoice $32,119 $35,530 $40,345 $50,220

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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: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,456
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,975$38,770$44,070$54,820
Adjustments for Features-2,580-430-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$38,340$42,115$54,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,775$16,480
Total Invoice$32,119$35,530$40,345$50,220
Adjustments for Features-2,439-394-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,680$35,136$38,555$50,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,419$15,084

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

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power retractable rear window$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $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 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,520$4,370$5,895$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$430$1,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,439-394-1,7900

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in107.3 in
Length154.1 in176.7 in
Width68.3 in69.2 in
Height49.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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