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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: $23,915

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,964 $15,805
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 90 60
Rear spoiler 350 325
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 72 48
Rear spoiler 280 260
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 490 6,475
Options (change) 392 5,667
Destination 875 560
Total Price $34,115 $23,915
Total Invoice $32,231 $22,032

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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: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,577
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4160hp 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$34,115$23,915
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$23,915
Total Invoice$32,231$22,032
Adjustments for Features-2,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,609$22,032

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
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 
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
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$6,000$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6220

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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 Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested85025%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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