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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,850

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $32,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 1,000 1,225
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $34,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,961
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E155hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,700$34,850
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,520$34,850

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3MX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,350$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3140

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in90.9 in
Length184.8 in154.1 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height56.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft34.5 ft3

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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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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