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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: $31,550

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,614

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand Touring3.0si
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $27,350 $38,600
Base Invoice $25,854 $35,510
Premium Package 1,390  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 0
Rear spoiler 400  
Aluminum trim 515 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Package 1,194  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039 0
Rear spoiler 320  
Aluminum trim 412 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 3,405 3,225
Options (change) 2,965 2,935
Destination 795 825
Total Price $31,550 $42,650
Total Invoice $29,614 $39,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,147
Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand Touring3.0si
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$31,550$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$39,925
Total Invoice$29,614$39,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,614$36,761

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

Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimGrand Touring3.0si
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,645$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,509

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

Model Year20132008
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in110.1 in
Length157.3 in179.7 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,542 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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