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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,190

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $18,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,245

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $17,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $21,635 $41,050
Base Invoice $20,002 $37,965
Convenience Package 1,105  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package 949  
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio 344  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,885 900
Options (change) 1,573 820
Destination 670 875
Total Price $24,190 $42,825
Total Invoice $22,245 $39,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,757
Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/50-18
Total Price$24,190$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$36,715
Total Invoice$22,245$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,245$34,002

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimSportxDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,795$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,658

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in110.6 in
Length157.3 in183.0 in
Width67.7 in74.1 in
Height49.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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