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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: $19,390

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,940

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,880 $23,110 $26,710
Base Invoice $15,805 $21,385 $24,714
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 245    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 60 45 45
Cargo net 40 49 49
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 325 400 400
Satellite radio 430 430 430
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Convenience Package   1,160  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 211    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
All-weather floor mats 48 36 36
Cargo net 32 39 39
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 260 320 320
Satellite radio 344 344 344
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Convenience Package   996  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,086 1,013
Options (change) 1,950 3,784 2,124
Options (change) 1,575 3,301 1,832
Destination 560 795 795
Total Price $19,390 $27,689 $29,629
Total Invoice $17,940 $25,481 $27,341

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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: $4,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,504
Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine160hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17
Total Price$19,390$27,689$29,629
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$24,389$24,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$17,940$25,481$27,341
Adjustments for Features0-3,037-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,940$22,444$22,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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

Model Year200620112011
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Convertible top $3000$3000
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Trip computer $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$1,575$4,875$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037-4,475

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

Model Year20062011
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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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
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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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