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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: $29,290

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,903

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,270 $25,240
Base Invoice $25,361 $23,323
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 45
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Aluminum trim   515
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 36
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 3,095 3,380
Options (change) 2,881 2,910
Destination 875 670
Total Price $31,240 $29,290
Total Invoice $29,117 $26,903

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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: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,183
Model Year20112008
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,240$29,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$28,235
Total Invoice$29,117$26,903
Adjustments for Features0-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,117$25,934

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

Model Year20112008
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,263 lb.2,527 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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