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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: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,835

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,240
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $23,323
Style Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 450    
Proximity key   550  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Satellite radio     430
Aluminum trim     515
Style Package 1,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Heated front seats 419    
Proximity key   511  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Satellite radio     344
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 2,025 1,025 3,295
Options (change) 1,886 954 2,842
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $35,400 $49,200 $29,205
Total Invoice $32,988 $45,819 $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: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,878
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine211hp I4333hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,400$49,200$29,205
Adjustments for Features-295-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,105$45,580$29,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,475$0
Total Invoice$32,988$45,819$26,835
Adjustments for Features-275-3,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$42,448$26,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,735$0

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

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration $100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,290$8,615$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-275-3,3710

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

Model Year20122008
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

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 key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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