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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: $18,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,132

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $44,900
Base Invoice $30,839 $41,490
Rear spoiler 350  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler 280  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 1,555 7,300
Options (change) 1,418 6,640
Destination 875 925
Total Price $35,050 $53,125
Total Invoice $33,132 $49,055

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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: $11,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,676
Model Year20172014
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$35,050$53,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,050$46,360
Total Invoice$33,132$49,055
Adjustments for Features0-6,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,132$42,808

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

Model Year20172014
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,170$11,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,247

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

Model Year20172014
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in110.6 in
Length154.1 in183.0 in
Width68.3 in74.1 in
Height49.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.563.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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