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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: $22,745

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,688

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSports Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $21,300 $22,900
Base Invoice $20,002 $20,373 $21,901
Convenience Package 1,105    
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 45 80 80
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100
Satellite radio 430 430 430
Rear spoiler 350    
Convenience Package 949    
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 36 64 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80
Satellite radio 344 344 344
Rear spoiler 280    
Options (change) 2,070 650 650
Options (change) 1,721 520 520
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $24,375 $22,745 $24,345
Total Invoice $22,393 $21,688 $23,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,400
Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSports Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,375$22,745$24,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,375$21,640$20,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$22,393$21,688$23,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,054-3,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,393$20,634$19,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$641$0

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSports Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$4,625$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,054-3,223

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in69.1 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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