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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: $22,350

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,535 $27,100
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,617
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325 400
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Cargo net 40 49
All-weather floor mats 60 45
Premium Package   1,390
Suspension Package   650
Body kit   1,145
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260 320
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Cargo net 32 39
All-weather floor mats 48 36
Premium Package   1,194
Suspension Package   558
Body kit   916
Options (change) 4,165 3,779
Options (change) 3,659 3,143
Destination 650 795
Total Price $22,350 $31,674
Total Invoice $20,725 $29,555

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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: $7,149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,801
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,350$31,674
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,350$29,499
Total Invoice$20,725$29,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,725$27,526

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

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,875$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,029

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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 Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested245075%
Total Not Requested80025%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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