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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: $25,243

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,372

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,135 $30,065
Base Invoice $16,989 $28,427
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Cargo net 40 50
All-weather floor mats 78 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Cargo net 32 40
All-weather floor mats 62 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Options (change) 6,438 140
Options (change) 5,713 112
Destination 670 835
Total Price $25,243 $31,040
Total Invoice $23,372 $29,374

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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: $4,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,327
Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine156hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,243$31,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,243$29,270
Total Invoice$23,372$29,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,372$27,699

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

Model Year20092016
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt 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$3,775$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,675

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

Model Year20092016
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length178.3 in154.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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