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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: $27,600

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,316

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $35,666 $22,568 $24,654
Convenience Package 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Suspension Package   500  
Premium Package   1,250  
Rear spoiler   350 350
Satellite radio   430  
Convenience Package 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
All-weather floor mats 94 60 60
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Suspension Package   430  
Premium Package   1,074  
Rear spoiler   280 280
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,870 2,605 425
Options (change) 2,673 2,188 340
Destination 975 560 560
Total Price $42,195 $27,600 $27,685
Total Invoice $39,314 $25,316 $25,554

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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: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,110
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$42,195$27,600$27,685
Adjustments for Features-6,32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$27,600$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$85
Total Invoice$39,314$25,316$25,554
Adjustments for Features-5,88800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,426$25,316$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$238

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Wind blocker, small $100$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  
Brake assist$50  
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$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Convertible top $3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
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$10,690$4,370$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,88800

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

Model Year20182006
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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