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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: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,709

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $4,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimisSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $13,995 $17,535 $21,585 $23,390 $24,650
Base Invoice $13,115 $16,416 $19,943 $21,606 $22,767
Touring Package 2,360        
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395        
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 500 500 500
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     1,055    
Touring Package 2,200        
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340        
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 400 400 400
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     906    
Options (change) 4,510 1,455 2,520 1,465 1,465
Options (change) 3,944 1,164 2,078 1,172 1,172
Destination 650 650 595 595 595
Total Price $19,155 $19,640 $24,700 $25,450 $26,710
Total Invoice $17,709 $18,230 $22,616 $23,373 $24,534

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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: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year20082008200720072007
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$24,700$25,450$26,710
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,025-2,175-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,155$19,415$22,675$23,275$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0$600$760
Total Invoice$17,709$18,230$22,616$23,373$24,534
Adjustments for Features0-209-1,854-1,997-3,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,709$18,021$20,762$21,376$21,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0$614$764

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

Model Year20082008200720072007
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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
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   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,800$3,600$3,750$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,025$2,175$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-1,854-1,997-3,008

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

Model Year20082007
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 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 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%

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%

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%

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