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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: $35,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,252

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $39,400
Base Invoice $30,839 $36,250
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205 0
Premium Package   2,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138 0
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 1,705 6,800
Options (change) 1,538 6,190
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,200 $47,025
Total Invoice $33,252 $43,265

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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: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,839
Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/55-17
Total Price$35,200$47,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$43,575
Total Invoice$33,252$43,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,252$40,091

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

Model Year20172009
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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$6,095$9,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,174

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

Model Year20172009
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 xDrive30i

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested132563%
Total Not Requested77537%

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