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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: $19,155

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,709

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimisSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $13,995 $17,535 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $13,115 $16,416 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Touring Package 2,360        
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395        
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 500    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 60 45 45 45
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 325 325 350 350 350
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430 430
Fog lights 300        
Convenience Package     1,105    
Touring Package 2,200        
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340        
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 400    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 48 48 36 36 36
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 260 260 280 280 280
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344 344
Fog lights 240        
Convenience Package     949    
Options (change) 4,510 1,455 2,570 965 965
Options (change) 3,944 1,164 2,121 772 772
Destination 650 650 670 670 670
Total Price $19,155 $19,640 $24,875 $25,565 $26,875
Total Invoice $17,709 $18,230 $22,793 $23,558 $24,765

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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: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimisSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine148hp I4156hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,155$19,640$24,875$25,565$26,875
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,000-2,150-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,155$19,415$22,875$23,415$23,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$540$950
Total Invoice$17,709$18,230$22,793$23,558$24,765
Adjustments for Features0-209-1,833-1,981-2,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,709$18,021$20,960$21,577$21,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0$617$994

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimisSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75   
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
No leather in second row    $-300
Total Value of Features$1,600$1,825$3,600$3,750$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,000$2,150$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-1,833-1,981-2,811

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,442 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 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested235069%
Total Not Requested105031%
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 Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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