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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,264

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,843

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $26,710
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $24,714
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 45
Cargo net 150 150 49
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Suspension Package     500
Premium Package     1,650
Aluminum trim     515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 36
Cargo net 139 139 39
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233  
Heated front seats 467 467  
Proximity key 467 467  
Suspension Package     430
Premium Package     1,417
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 2,160 2,155 2,759
Options (change) 2,010 2,010 2,334
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $39,685 $42,680 $30,264
Total Invoice $36,973 $39,763 $27,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,872
Model Year201620162011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$39,685$42,680$30,264
Adjustments for Features-4,570-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$36,560$30,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$36,973$39,763$27,843
Adjustments for Features-4,258-5,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,715$34,061$27,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201620162011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Total Value of Features$8,990$10,540$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,258-5,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in91.7 in
Length175.4 in157.3 in
Width70.2 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft35.3 ft3

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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?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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