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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: $23,038

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,411

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,135 $25,240
Base Invoice $16,989 $23,323
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Cargo net 40 40
All-weather floor mats 78 45
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Rear spoiler 325 350
Satellite radio 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Premium Package 1   1,600
Body kit   1,145
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Cargo net 32 32
All-weather floor mats 62 36
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Rear spoiler 260 280
Satellite radio 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Premium Package 1   1,374
Body kit   916
Options (change) 4,233 3,710
Options (change) 3,752 3,062
Destination 670 670
Total Price $23,038 $29,620
Total Invoice $21,411 $27,055

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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: $5,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,461
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4166hp 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$23,038$29,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,038$28,325
Total Invoice$21,411$27,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,411$25,872

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

Model Year20092008
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 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183

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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 Year20092008
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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested140040%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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