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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: $23,540

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $7,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimTurboPremium PlusTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $22,435
Cargo net 50 50 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 75
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 40 40 32
All-weather floor mats 80 80 60
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 150 150 545
Options (change) 120 120 436
Destination 995 995 560
Total Price $31,195 $33,745 $23,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,958
Model Year202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimTurboPremium PlusTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$31,195$33,745$23,540
Adjustments for Features-9,830-9,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,365$23,915$23,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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

Model Year202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimTurboPremium PlusTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,700$13,700$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,830$9,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-351-3250

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

Model Year20212006
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in91.7 in
Length183.5 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height56.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft35.3 ft3

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