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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: $13,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $30,964 $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470
Door sill trim plates 150        
Rear spoiler 350       0
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
App support   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Premium Package   3,600 2,000 2,000 4,350
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sunroof         0
Door sill trim plates 120        
Rear spoiler 280       0
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
App support   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Premium Package   3,275 1,820 1,820 3,960
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 500 8,150 6,550 6,550 6,250
Options (change) 400 7,420 5,965 5,965 5,695
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,125 $47,745 $52,545 $59,545 $68,545
Total Invoice $32,239 $44,100 $48,530 $54,970 $63,360

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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: $11,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,092
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,125$47,745$52,545$59,545$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-1,915-1,965-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$45,830$50,630$57,580$65,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$11,750$19,650
Total Invoice$32,239$44,100$48,530$54,970$63,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,769-1,769-1,814-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$42,331$46,761$53,156$60,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,430$10,825$18,196

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

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelMX-5 Miata3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimRF Grand Touring328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75 
No leather in second row$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,435$6,435$6,485$7,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$1,915$1,965$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769-1,769-1,814-2,833

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

Model Year20182012
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.3,363 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested132538%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested42526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested161550%

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