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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,890

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $1,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700 $20,640
Rear spoiler 350 350 350 350  
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 50
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 100
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 280  
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 40
All-weather floor mats 60 60 60 60 80
Options (change) 465 465 465 465 150
Options (change) 372 372 372 372 120
Destination 560 560 560 560 1,100
Total Price $23,460 $23,960 $25,460 $27,725 $21,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,463
Model Year20062006200620062020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,460$23,960$25,460$27,725$21,890
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,050-2,800-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,460$23,810$24,410$24,925$21,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$950$1,465$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062006200620062020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Brake assist    $50
G-vectoring control    $100
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control   $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000$3000 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio   $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer    $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,225$5,125$6,875$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,050$2,800$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-138-969-2,584-25

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062020
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in168.3 in
Width67.7 in69.6 in
Height49.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.344.5 ft3

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