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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,540

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $7,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,435 $30,050 $32,600
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 50 50
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 80 80
Options (change) 545 150 150
Options (change) 436 120 120
Destination 560 995 995
Total Price $23,540 $31,195 $33,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,958
Model Year200620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,540$31,195$33,745
Adjustments for Features0-9,830-9,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,540$21,365$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,870$13,700$13,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,830$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351-325

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in107.3 in
Length157.3 in183.5 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.2 ft3

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