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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: $26,150

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,009

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $25,045
Base Invoice $26,041 $23,961
Premium Package 1,390  
Suspension Package 650  
Cargo net 50 60
All-weather floor mats 50 100
Rear spoiler 400  
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 1,194  
Suspension Package 558  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 40 80
Rear spoiler 320  
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 2,540 285
Options (change) 2,152 228
Destination 795 820
Total Price $30,885 $26,150
Total Invoice $28,988 $25,009

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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: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,586
Model Year20142015
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp 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$30,885$26,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$24,470
Total Invoice$28,988$25,009
Adjustments for Features0-1,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,988$23,402

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

Model Year20142015
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,995$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,607

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

Model Year20142015
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 Weight2,448 lb.2,855 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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

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