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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: $23,313

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $18,135
Base Invoice $24,346 $16,989
Premium Package 1,650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo net 40 40
All-weather floor mats 45 78
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Rear spoiler 350 325
Body kit 1,145  
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash   500
Premium Package 1,417  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Cargo net 32 32
All-weather floor mats 36 62
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Rear spoiler 280 260
Body kit 916  
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 4,430 4,508
Options (change) 3,774 3,972
Destination 670 670
Total Price $31,450 $23,313
Total Invoice $28,790 $21,631

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,783
Model Year20092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,450$23,313
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,855$23,313
Total Invoice$28,790$21,631
Adjustments for Features-2,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,414$21,631

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

Model Year20092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,870$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3760

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

Model Year20092009
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in178.3 in
Width67.7 in69.1 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested245070%
Total Not Requested105030%

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