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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,144

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,145 $24,435
Base Invoice $22,144 $22,568
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 100 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,100
Premium Package   1,250
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 80 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005 945
Premium Package   1,074
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,200 2,895
Options (change) 1,125 2,455
Destination 875 560
Total Price $25,220 $27,890
Total Invoice $24,144 $25,583

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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: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,220$27,890
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$27,890
Total Invoice$24,144$25,583
Adjustments for Features-1,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,177$25,583

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$7,350$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9670

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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 Year20182006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.3 in91.7 in
Length180.3 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.6 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 ft35.3 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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