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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: $25,590

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,296

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $22,900
Base Invoice $25,854 $21,901
Premium Package 1,390  
Suspension Package 650  
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 50 80
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Rear spoiler 400  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Premium Package 1,194  
Suspension Package 558  
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 40 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Rear spoiler 320  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,640 1,895
Options (change) 2,232 1,600
Destination 795 795
Total Price $30,785 $25,590
Total Invoice $28,881 $24,296

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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: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,587
Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,785$25,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$24,535
Total Invoice$28,881$24,296
Adjustments for Features0-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,881$23,294

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,095$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,002

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,448 lb.2,873 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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