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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,931

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $26,350
Base Invoice $34,968 $24,346
Convenience Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 40
All-weather floor mats 180 45
Universal garage door opener 295  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Suspension Package   500
Premium Package   1,650
Convenience Package 838  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 32
All-weather floor mats 168 36
Universal garage door opener 274  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Heated front seats 467  
Suspension Package   430
Premium Package   1,417
Options (change) 2,850 2,235
Options (change) 2,655 1,915
Destination 950 670
Total Price $41,400 $29,255
Total Invoice $38,573 $26,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$41,400$29,255
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$29,255
Total Invoice$38,573$26,931
Adjustments for Features-5,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,546$26,931

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$9,665$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-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 Weight3,429 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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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