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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: $18,950

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $7,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $6,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportGrand Touringis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,110 $26,710 $13,710 $16,880
Base Invoice $21,385 $24,714 $12,848 $15,805
Convenience Package 1,160      
CD changer, in-dash 500   500 500
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
All-weather floor mats 45 45 60 60
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 400 400 325 325
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395 245
Touring Package     2,280  
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Fog lights     300  
Convenience Package 996      
CD changer, in-dash 400   400 400
Cargo net 39 39 32 32
All-weather floor mats 36 36 48 48
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 320 320 260 260
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340 211
Touring Package     2,127  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Fog lights     240  
Options (change) 2,684 1,024 4,680 1,950
Options (change) 2,215 819 4,071 1,575
Destination 795 795 560 560
Total Price $26,589 $28,529 $18,950 $19,390
Total Invoice $24,395 $26,328 $17,479 $17,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,783
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportGrand Touringis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4150hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,589$28,529$18,950$19,390
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,0250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,264$24,504$18,950$19,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0$215
Total Invoice$24,395$26,328$17,479$17,940
Adjustments for Features-2,133-3,7140-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,262$22,614$17,479$17,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0$253

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

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportGrand Touringis
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,825$5,525$1,500$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,025$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,133-3,7140-208

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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 Year20112006
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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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
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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