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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: $31,375

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $27,550
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $26,051
Audio Package 1,350    
Convenience Package 350    
S Line Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Cargo net     50
Rear spoiler     400
Aluminum trim     515
Audio Package 1,255    
Convenience Package 325    
S Line Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Heated front seats 418 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Cargo net     40
Rear spoiler     320
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 6,335 2,135 3,005
Options (change) 5,892 1,986 2,524
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $33,040 $37,825 $31,375
Total Invoice $30,782 $35,232 $29,395

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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: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,015
Model Year200820082015
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$33,040$37,825$31,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$35,175$30,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$0
Total Invoice$30,782$35,232$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,782$32,764$28,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,982$0

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

Model Year200820082015
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height 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$3,450$6,100$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-628

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

Model Year20082015
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.2,448 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

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105540%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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