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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: $28,020

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $26,500
Premium Package 1,650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Cargo net 40 50
All-weather floor mats 45 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 1,417  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Cargo net 32 40
All-weather floor mats 36 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 2,835 600
Options (change) 2,498 480
Destination 670 920
Total Price $29,855 $28,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,330
Model Year20092019
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,855$28,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$23,690

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

Model Year20092019
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216

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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 Year20092019
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 Weight2,442 lb.3,072 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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