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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: $31,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,492

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $27,100
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $25,617
Convenience Plus Package 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Aluminum trim     515
Body kit     1,145
Convenience Plus Package 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Aluminum trim     412
Body kit     916
Options (change) 1,375 575 3,700
Options (change) 1,280 536 3,080
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $38,200 $50,700 $31,595
Total Invoice $35,593 $47,217 $29,492

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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: $4,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year201620162012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4MX-5 Miata
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine220hp 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$38,200$50,700$31,595
Adjustments for Features-1,820-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$46,930$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,550$0
Total Invoice$35,593$47,217$29,492
Adjustments for Features-1,696-3,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,897$43,706$29,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,809$0

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

Model Year201620162012
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$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 
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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,915$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$3,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,696-3,5110

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S4MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in91.7 in
Length185.1 in157.3 in
Width71.9 in67.7 in
Height56.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 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

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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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