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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: $25,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,675

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,964 $22,144
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 60 75
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Door sill trim plates 150 125
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 48 60
All-weather floor mats 72 80
Door sill trim plates 120 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 350 1,950
Options (change) 280 1,656
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,975 $25,970
Total Invoice $32,119 $24,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,800
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand 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$33,975$25,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$23,490
Total Invoice$32,119$24,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,119$22,319

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Road sign information $75
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,356

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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 Year20182018
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.2,900 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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