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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: $35,050

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,132

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $36,800
Base Invoice $30,839 $33,670
Rear spoiler 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Rear spoiler 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,555 5,375
Options (change) 1,418 4,895
Destination 875 695
Total Price $35,050 $42,870
Total Invoice $33,132 $39,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,045
Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$35,050$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,050$40,595
Total Invoice$33,132$39,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,132$37,177

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,645$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,083

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in110.1 in
Length154.1 in179.7 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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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