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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: $24,295

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,239

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,323 $22,144
Premium Package 1 1,600  
Cargo net 40 50
All-weather floor mats 45 100
Satellite radio 430  
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 1 1,374  
Cargo net 32 40
All-weather floor mats 36 80
Satellite radio 344  
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 2,115 275
Options (change) 1,786 220
Destination 670 875
Total Price $28,025 $24,295
Total Invoice $25,779 $23,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,219
Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,025$24,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$22,540
Total Invoice$25,779$23,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,779$21,560

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
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
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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,679

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

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.4 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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