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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: $31,645

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $30,050 $32,600
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205    
Cargo net 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 90 100 100
Door sill trim plates 150 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138    
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 72 80 80
Door sill trim plates 120 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 1,495 600 600
Options (change) 1,370 480 480
Destination 835 995 995
Total Price $32,395 $31,645 $34,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,332
Model Year201620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,395$31,645$34,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,395$27,890$30,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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

Model Year201620212021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player, remote$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,195$9,950$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-175-162

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

Model Year20162021
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in107.3 in
Length154.1 in183.5 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height48.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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