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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: $26,140

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,383

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $25,240 $24,990
Base Invoice $23,323 $24,283
Premium Package 2 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 40 50
All-weather floor mats 45 100
Satellite radio 430  
Door sill trim plates   100
Premium Package 2 1,074  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 32 40
All-weather floor mats 36 80
Satellite radio 344  
Door sill trim plates   80
Options (change) 3,215 250
Options (change) 2,778 200
Destination 670 900
Total Price $29,125 $26,140
Total Invoice $26,771 $25,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,796
Model Year20082016
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/50-18
Total Price$29,125$26,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$23,660
Total Invoice$26,771$25,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$22,975

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

Model Year20082016
ModelMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
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
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,095$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,408

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3 features.

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

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda CX-3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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