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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: $26,065

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,896

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $24,745
Base Invoice $30,839 $23,673
Cargo net 50 60
Cargo tray 60 75
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Door sill trim plates 150 125
Proximity key 130  
Rear spoiler 350  
Universal garage door opener   125
Cargo net 40 48
Cargo tray 48 60
All-weather floor mats 72 80
Door sill trim plates 120 100
Proximity key 112  
Rear spoiler 280  
Universal garage door opener   100
Options (change) 830 485
Options (change) 672 388
Destination 875 835
Total Price $34,325 $26,065
Total Invoice $32,386 $24,896

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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: $8,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,020
Model Year20172016
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,325$26,065
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$25,510
Total Invoice$32,386$24,896
Adjustments for Features0-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,386$24,366

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

Model Year20172016
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt 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
Total Value of Features$4,045$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-530

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

Model Year20172016
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft312.4 ft3

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