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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: $19,140

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,880 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $15,805 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 245      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 45 45 45
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 325 350 350 350
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430
Convenience Package   1,105    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 211      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 48 36 36 36
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 260 280 280 280
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344
Convenience Package   949    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Options (change) 1,700 3,670 2,065 2,065
Options (change) 1,375 3,203 1,785 1,784
Destination 560 670 670 670
Total Price $19,140 $25,975 $26,665 $27,975
Total Invoice $17,740 $23,875 $24,571 $25,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,102
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine160hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,140$25,975$26,665$27,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,300-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,140$22,675$23,365$23,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$900
Total Invoice$17,740$23,875$24,571$25,777
Adjustments for Features0-3,033-3,041-4,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,740$20,842$21,530$21,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688$881

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

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand 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   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
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   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,725$4,725$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,033-3,041-4,054

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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 Year20062008
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 Weight2,758 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 s

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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