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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: $25,295

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,475

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $19,040
Base Invoice $30,964 $17,838
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 60 60
All-weather floor mats 90 80
Rear spoiler 350  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo tray 48 48
All-weather floor mats 72 64
Rear spoiler 280  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 550 5,505
Options (change) 440 4,887
Destination 875 750
Total Price $34,175 $25,295
Total Invoice $32,279 $23,475

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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: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,785
Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,175$25,295
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$25,295
Total Invoice$32,279$23,475
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,260$23,475

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

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
TrimRF Grand Tourings
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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$4,620$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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

Model Year20182010
ModelMX-5 MiataMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.9 in
Length154.1 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested67524%

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