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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: $25,895

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,615

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,145 $26,350
Base Invoice $22,144 $24,346
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 100 45
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 80 36
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Options (change) 1,875 2,835
Options (change) 1,596 2,498
Destination 875 670
Total Price $25,895 $29,855
Total Invoice $24,615 $27,514

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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: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,518
Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,895$29,855
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$29,855
Total Invoice$24,615$27,514
Adjustments for Features-2,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,996$27,514

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
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 headlights$200 
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 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,200$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6190

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,013 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested230090%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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