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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: $22,315

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $3,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $23,470 $25,830 $27,100 $20,640
Convenience Package 1,160      
Rear spoiler 400 400 400  
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
All-weather floor mats 45 45 45 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Door sill trim plates       100
Convenience Package 996      
Rear spoiler 320 320 320  
Cargo net 39 39 39 40
All-weather floor mats 36 36 36 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Door sill trim plates       80
Options (change) 1,654 494 494 575
Options (change) 1,391 395 395 460
Destination 795 795 795 1,100
Total Price $25,919 $27,119 $28,389 $22,315

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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: $3,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,821
Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,919$27,119$28,389$22,315
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,919$26,469$26,639$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$720$0

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

Model Year2012201220122020
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCX-3
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$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
G-vectoring control   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
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$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,200$4,850$5,950$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,750$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-614-1,652-7

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

Model Year20122020
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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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