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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: $22,745

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $1,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,688

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,300 $22,900 $22,435
Base Invoice $20,373 $21,901 $20,726
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 80 80 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100
Satellite radio 430 430 430
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80
Satellite radio 344 344 344
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 650 650 995
Options (change) 520 520 796
Destination 795 795 560
Total Price $22,745 $24,345 $23,990
Total Invoice $21,688 $23,216 $22,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,922
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4167hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$22,745$24,345$23,990
Adjustments for Features-930-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,815$21,140$23,990
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$21,688$23,216$22,082
Adjustments for Features-887-3,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,801$20,160$22,082
Cost Above Minimum$641$0$0

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

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$4,400$6,675$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-887-3,0560

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

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length180.9 in157.3 in
Width69.1 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft35.3 ft3

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