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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,700

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,279

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimiTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $13,710 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435
Base Invoice $12,848 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568
Touring Package 2,280      
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 500 500
Fog lights 300      
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 325 350 350 350
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Touring Package 2,127      
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 400 400
Fog lights 240      
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 48 60 60 60
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 260 280 280 280
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344
6-speed shiftable automatic   945 945 945
Options (change) 4,430 2,595 2,595 2,595
Options (change) 3,871 2,141 2,141 2,141
Destination 560 560 560 560
Total Price $18,700 $25,590 $26,090 $27,590
Total Invoice $17,279 $23,427 $23,888 $25,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,035
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimiTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$18,700$25,590$26,090$27,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,400-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,700$22,190$22,690$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,100
Total Invoice$17,279$23,427$23,888$25,269
Adjustments for Features0-3,113-3,113-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,279$20,314$20,775$21,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$461$1,017

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

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimiTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,400$4,800$4,800$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,400$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,113-3,113-3,938

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

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

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length178.3 in157.3 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,685 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft35.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested110032%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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