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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,900

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,262

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,340 $45,490 $54,640 $30,065
Base Invoice $34,404 $42,010 $50,256 $28,427
Premium Package 2,775 1,825 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500  
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Audio controls on steering wheel     150  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     1,000  
Premium Package 2,525 1,661 1,615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455  
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Audio controls on steering wheel     137  
Bose 215W 9 speakers     910  
Options (change) 5,925 4,975 6,075 0
Options (change) 5,393 4,529 5,530 0
Destination 720 720 720 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $43,985 $51,185 $63,135 $30,900
Total Invoice $40,517 $47,259 $58,206 $29,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,680
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 9215, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,985$51,185$63,135$30,900
Adjustments for Features-2,795-5,395-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,190$45,790$58,340$30,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$17,150$0
Total Invoice$40,517$47,259$58,206$29,262
Adjustments for Features-2,575-4,981-4,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,942$42,278$53,785$29,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,336$15,843$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
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$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,965$11,565$10,965$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$5,395$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,575-4,981-4,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062016
ModelA4 / S4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.5 in90.9 in
Length180.0 in154.1 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height54.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 1.8T Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Wind blocker300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested90031%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%

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