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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: $33,895

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,034

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim3.2 S lineRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,915 $32,620
Base Invoice $32,471 $30,839
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Navigation system 1,950  
Heated front seats 450  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo net   50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Navigation system 1,813  
Heated front seats 418  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Rear spoiler   280
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 4,085 400
Options (change) 3,799 320
Destination 775 875
Total Price $39,775 $33,895
Total Invoice $37,045 $32,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year20082017
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim3.2 S lineRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine250hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$39,775$33,895
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$33,895
Total Invoice$37,045$32,034
Adjustments for Features-1,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,504$32,034

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

Model Year20082017
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim3.2 S lineRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,650$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5410

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

Model Year20082017
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in90.9 in
Length168.7 in154.1 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft34.5 ft3

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