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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: $31,240

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,117

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,270 $27,350
Base Invoice $25,361 $25,854
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 50
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Cargo net   50
Aluminum trim   515
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 40
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,194
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Cargo net   40
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 3,095 3,105
Options (change) 2,881 2,725
Destination 875 795
Total Price $31,240 $31,250
Total Invoice $29,117 $29,374

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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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year20112013
ModelA3MX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,240$31,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$29,395
Total Invoice$29,117$29,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,117$27,630

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

Model Year20112013
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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$3,490$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,744

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

Model Year20112013
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.2,542 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 link100Yes
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75548%
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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