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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: $29,205

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,835

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,750 $48,800 $57,125 $25,240
Base Invoice $37,898 $45,385 $53,127 $23,323
Convenience Package 1,375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 450 450    
Sport Package   850    
Premium Package 2       1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Satellite radio       430
Aluminum trim       515
Convenience Package 1,279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443  
Heated front seats 418 418    
Sport Package   791    
Premium Package 2       1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,012
Satellite radio       344
Aluminum trim       412
Options (change) 2,300 1,775 475 3,295
Options (change) 2,140 1,652 443 2,842
Destination 825 825 825 670
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $43,875 $51,400 $60,125 $29,205
Total Invoice $40,863 $47,862 $56,095 $26,835

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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: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,516
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 9180, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,875$51,400$60,125$29,205
Adjustments for Features-4,845-6,170-5,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$45,230$54,855$29,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$15,825$0
Total Invoice$40,863$47,862$56,095$26,835
Adjustments for Features-4,512-5,745-4,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,351$42,117$51,178$26,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,766$14,827$0

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

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar   $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Trip computer$150$150$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 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
No leather in second row   $-300
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,340$11,665$10,765$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$6,170$5,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,512-5,745-4,9170

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

Model Year20092008
ModelA4 / S4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length180.0 in157.3 in
Width70.0 in67.7 in
Height54.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,859 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested107568%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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