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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,635

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $49,000
Premium Package 1,390  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premium Package 1,194  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,490 1,000
Options (change) 2,233 0
Destination 795 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,635 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,662
Model Year20132018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,635$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,635$40,095

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20132018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,970$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0520

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20132018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in113.2 in
Length157.3 in184.8 in
Width67.7 in72.8 in
Height49.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,542 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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