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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: $27,195

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $34,425 $35,750
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 75 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 90 90
Door sill trim plates 125 150 150
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,075 0
Rear spoiler   350 350
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo tray 60 48 48
All-weather floor mats 80 72 72
Door sill trim plates 100 120 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 1,016 0
Rear spoiler   280 280
Options (change) 3,175 1,775 700
Options (change) 2,798 1,576 560
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $27,195 $37,145 $37,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,103
Model Year201720202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 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$27,195$37,145$37,395
Adjustments for Features-3,380-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$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 Year201720202020
ModelMazda3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
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, remote $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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  
Total Value of Features$5,325$4,295$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,209-1590

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

Model Year20172020
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 Weight3,100 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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