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Audi A3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,300

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,582

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $28,427
Convenience Package 675    
Sport Package 1,800    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Cargo net     50
Rear spoiler     350
Convenience Package 614    
Sport Package 1,638    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775  
Sound Package 819    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 7,910 4,685 400
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 320
Destination 720 720 835
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $31,300
Total Invoice $30,930 $36,546 $29,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,739
Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4250hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$33,370$39,385$31,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$36,085$28,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0
Total Invoice$30,930$36,546$29,582
Adjustments for Features0-3,062-2,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,930$33,484$27,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200620062016
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$6,590$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062-2,391

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062016
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in90.9 in
Length168.7 in154.1 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested68033%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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