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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $30,065
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $28,427
Prestige Package 9,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation Package   2,000  
Proximity key   550 130
Door sill trim plates     150
Prestige Package 8,837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Navigation Package   1,860  
Proximity key   511 112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 9,975 3,025 280
Options (change) 9,280 2,814 232
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $43,350 $51,200 $31,180
Total Invoice $40,382 $47,679 $29,494

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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: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,666
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine211hp I4333hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,350$51,200$31,180
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,965$48,565$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,600$0
Total Invoice$40,382$47,679$29,494
Adjustments for Features-2,222-2,4540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,160$45,225$29,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0

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

Model Year201220122016
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$7,855$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-2,4540

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

Model Year20122016
ModelA4 / S4MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in90.9 in
Length185.2 in154.1 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested297554%
Total Not Requested251546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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