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Audi R8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,910

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $81,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,023

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $76,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $109,000 $27,550
Base Invoice $101,370 $26,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Premium Package   1,390
Suspension Package   650
Rear spoiler   400
Bright-finished fuel door   100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Premium Package   1,194
Suspension Package   558
Rear spoiler   320
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 650 2,540
Options (change) 605 2,152
Destination 1,000 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $112,750 $30,910
Total Invoice $105,075 $29,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,772
Model Year20082015
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine420hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$112,750$30,910
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,450$30,910
Total Invoice$105,075$29,023
Adjustments for Features-2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,795$29,023

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082015
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082015
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length174.5 in157.3 in
Width75.0 in67.7 in
Height49.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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