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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: $28,485

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,157

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $25,240
Base Invoice $35,666 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 100 45
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Suspension Package   500
Premium Package 2   1,250
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 94 36
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Suspension Package   430
Premium Package 2   1,074
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,920 2,575
Options (change) 1,789 2,164
Destination 975 670
Total Price $41,245 $28,485
Total Invoice $38,430 $26,157

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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: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,920
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4166hp 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$41,245$28,485
Adjustments for Features-5,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$28,485
Total Invoice$38,430$26,157
Adjustments for Features-5,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,077$26,157

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

Model Year20182008
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 
Proximity key $250
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 
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $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
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$10,315$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3530

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

Model Year20182008
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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