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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataX3X3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,620 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $30,839 $40,160 $51,180
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
Proximity key 130    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
Proximity key 112    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Options (change) 630 10,050 6,100
Options (change) 512 9,245 5,615
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $34,125 $53,495 $61,395
Total Invoice $32,226 $50,400 $57,790

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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: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,456
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataX3X3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$34,125$53,495$61,395
Adjustments for Features0-10,315-11,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$43,180$50,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950
Total Invoice$32,226$50,400$57,790
Adjustments for Features0-9,718-10,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,226$40,682$47,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,504

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

Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataX3X3
TrimRF Grand TouringxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,020$14,335$15,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,315$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,718-10,604

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase90.9 in112.8 in
Length154.1 in185.9 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height49.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.562.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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