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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: $28,595

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $30,065
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 90
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125 150
Proximity key       130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 72
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100 120
Proximity key       112
Options (change) 600 600 600 420
Options (change) 480 480 480 344
Destination 995 995 995 835
Total Price $28,595 $31,645 $34,195 $31,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,355
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,595$31,645$34,195$31,320
Adjustments for Features-3,105-4,805-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,490$26,840$29,390$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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

Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3MX-5 Miata
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player, remote   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,350$10,050$10,050$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$4,805$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-224-2070

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

Model Year20212016
ModelMazda3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in90.9 in
Length183.5 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height56.9 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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