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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: $26,065

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,745 $34,425 $35,750
Cargo net 60 50 50
Cargo tray 75 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 90 90
Door sill trim plates 125 150 150
Universal garage door opener 125    
Rear spoiler   350 350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075 0
Cargo net 48 40 40
Cargo tray 60 48 48
All-weather floor mats 80 72 72
Door sill trim plates 100 120 120
Universal garage door opener 100    
Rear spoiler   280 280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016 0
Options (change) 485 1,775 700
Options (change) 388 1,576 560
Destination 835 945 945
Total Price $26,065 $37,145 $37,395

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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 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,619
Model Year201620202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,065$37,145$37,395
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,210$34,795$37,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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

Model Year201620202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trims Grand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Power retractable roof section $2000 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,095$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,772-1590

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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 Year20162020
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length180.3 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,947 lb.2,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft34.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition

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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