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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: $25,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,033

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,545 $32,750
Base Invoice $18,303 $30,964
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,835  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 60 60
All-weather floor mats 80 90
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler   350
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,578  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 48 48
All-weather floor mats 64 72
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 5,500 550
Options (change) 4,935 440
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,840 $34,175
Total Invoice $24,033 $32,279

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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: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,227
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,840$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$34,155
Total Invoice$24,033$32,279
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,033$32,260

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

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimsRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length180.7 in154.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft34.5 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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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