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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: $30,700

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $27,350
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $25,854
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 550 550  
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Aluminum trim     515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Proximity key 511 511  
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 5,325 1,025 2,555
Options (change) 4,954 954 2,164
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $38,700 $49,200 $30,700
Total Invoice $36,056 $45,819 $28,813

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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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,175
Model Year201220122013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine211hp I4333hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,700$49,200$30,700
Adjustments for Features-2,220-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,480$45,630$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0
Total Invoice$36,056$45,819$28,813
Adjustments for Features-2,068-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$42,494$28,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0

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

Model Year201220122013
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$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$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 
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$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$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,565$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,068-3,3250

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

Model Year20122013
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.2,448 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested120039%
Total Not Requested185061%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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