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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: $30,619

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,127

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $26,710
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $24,714
S Line Package 2,200    
Audio Package 1,350    
Technology Package 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Satellite radio   350  
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package     1,650
Cargo net     49
Rear spoiler     400
Aluminum trim     515
S Line Package 2,002    
Audio Package 1,229    
Technology Package 1,365    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Satellite radio   319  
Xenon HID headlights   728  
Suspension Package     430
Premium Package     1,417
Cargo net     39
Rear spoiler     320
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 6,200 2,300 3,114
Options (change) 5,643 2,094 2,618
Destination 720 720 795
Total Price $32,260 $37,000 $30,619
Total Invoice $29,767 $34,375 $28,127

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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: $3,196
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,068
Model Year200720072011
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4250hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,260$37,000$30,619
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,260$34,100$29,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$29,767$34,375$28,127
Adjustments for Features0-2,694-1,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,767$31,681$26,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,914$0

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

Model Year200720072011
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 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,840$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,694-1,428

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

Model Year20072011
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in91.7 in
Length168.7 in157.3 in
Width69.5 in67.7 in
Height56.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested200091%
Total Not Requested2059%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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