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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: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,688

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $1,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,300 $22,900 $22,750
Base Invoice $20,373 $21,901 $21,030
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 80 80 45
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100 100
Satellite radio 430 430 430
Convenience Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 36
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80 80
Satellite radio 344 344 344
Convenience Package     996
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 650 650 2,125
Options (change) 520 520 1,768
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $22,745 $24,345 $25,545
Total Invoice $21,688 $23,216 $23,468

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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: $4,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,237
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/27 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$25,545
Adjustments for Features-855-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,890$21,215$25,545
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$21,688$23,216$23,468
Adjustments for Features-815-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,873$20,231$23,468
Cost Above Minimum$642$0$0

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

Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSport
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 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$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 $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$4,375$6,650$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-815-2,9850

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

Model Year20122009
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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