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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: $30,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,712

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3MX-5 Miata
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $26,710
Base Invoice $35,666 $24,714
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   1,650
Rear spoiler   400
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   1,417
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 1,920 2,595
Options (change) 1,789 2,203
Destination 975 795
Total Price $41,245 $30,100
Total Invoice $38,430 $27,712

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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: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year20182011
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$41,245$30,100
Adjustments for Features-4,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$30,100
Total Invoice$38,430$27,712
Adjustments for Features-4,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,822$27,712

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

Model Year20182011
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
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$9,765$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6080

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

Model Year20182011
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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