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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: $27,610

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,324

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $22,568 $24,654
Style Package 1,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Proximity key   550    
Active rear differential   1,100    
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Satellite radio     430  
Aluminum trim     435 435
Style Package 1,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Proximity key   511    
Active rear differential   1,024    
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Satellite radio     344  
Aluminum trim     348 348
Options (change) 1,575 2,125 2,615 435
Options (change) 1,467 1,978 2,196 348
Destination 875 875 560 560
Total Price $34,950 $50,300 $27,610 $27,695
Total Invoice $32,569 $46,843 $25,324 $25,562

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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: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,597
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine211hp I4333hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,950$50,300$27,610$27,695
Adjustments for Features-695-4,67000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,255$45,630$27,610$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,375$0$85
Total Invoice$32,569$46,843$25,324$25,562
Adjustments for Features-648-4,34900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,921$42,494$25,324$25,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,573$0$238

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
iPod integration $100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats $300  
Heated front seats $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,865$8,840$4,170$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$4,670$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-648-4,34900

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

Model Year20122006
ModelA4 / S4MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in91.7 in
Length185.2 in157.3 in
Width71.9 in67.7 in
Height56.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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