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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: $27,020

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,680

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $32,750
Base Invoice $22,144 $30,964
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 75 60
All-weather floor mats 100 90
Door sill trim plates 125 150
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,075
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo tray 60 48
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Door sill trim plates 100 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005 1,016
Options (change) 3,000 1,425
Options (change) 2,661 1,296
Destination 875 875
Total Price $27,020 $35,050
Total Invoice $25,680 $33,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,717
Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$27,020$35,050
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$35,050
Total Invoice$25,680$33,135
Adjustments for Features-2,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,418$33,135

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $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
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Road sign information$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2620

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

Model Year20182018
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.2,494 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
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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%

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