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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: $34,850

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $49,000
Door sill trim plates 150  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Door sill trim plates 120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,225 1,000
Options (change) 1,136 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,850 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,961
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,850$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$41,520

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual tilt 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$7,170$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0314

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataModel 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in113.2 in
Length154.1 in184.8 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height49.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft315.0 ft3

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