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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: $24,680

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,748

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $17,190
Base Invoice $28,427 $16,094
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 90 60
Rear spoiler 350 325
Grand Touring Package   2,705
Navigation system   1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 72 48
Rear spoiler 280 260
Grand Touring Package   2,522
Navigation system   1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 490 6,895
Options (change) 392 6,059
Destination 835 595
Total Price $31,390 $24,680
Total Invoice $29,654 $22,748

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,473
Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,390$24,680
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,815$24,680
Total Invoice$29,654$22,748
Adjustments for Features-2,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,221$22,748

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

Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$5,850$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4330

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

Model Year20162007
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height48.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft311.4 ft3

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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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested302578%
Total Not Requested85022%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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