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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: $31,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,615

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $30,195
Base Invoice $35,666 $28,548
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 100 90
LED headlights 850  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Door sill trim plates   150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 94 72
LED headlights 792  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 4,775 240
Options (change) 4,446 192
Destination 975 875
Total Price $44,100 $31,310
Total Invoice $41,087 $29,615

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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: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,655
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,100$31,310
Adjustments for Features-5,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,930$31,310
Total Invoice$41,087$29,615
Adjustments for Features-4,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,270$29,615

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

Model Year20182018
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt 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$10,890$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8170

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in90.9 in
Length175.4 in154.1 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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