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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,216

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,427 $21,901
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 90 80
Proximity key 130  
Rear spoiler 350  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 72 64
Proximity key 112  
Rear spoiler 280  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 620 1,795
Options (change) 504 1,520
Destination 835 795
Total Price $31,520 $25,490
Total Invoice $29,766 $24,216

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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: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,965
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,520$25,490
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$25,490
Total Invoice$29,766$24,216
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,181$24,216

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

Model Year20162012
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 tilt 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
Total Value of Features$5,045$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5850

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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 Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height48.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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