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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: $25,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $34,425
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 60 60
All-weather floor mats 80 90
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo tray 48 48
All-weather floor mats 64 72
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 1,855 1,625
Options (change) 1,568 1,456
Destination 795 945
Total Price $25,550 $36,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,929
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,550$36,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$35,975

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

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
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 player$125 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66

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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 Year20122020
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length180.9 in154.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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