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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: $30,260

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $87,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,838

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $82,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $26,350
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $24,346
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Premium Package     1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net     40
Bright-finished fuel door     100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Premium Package     1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Cargo net     32
Bright-finished fuel door     80
Options (change) 650 650 3,240
Options (change) 605 605 2,822
Destination 1,200 1,200 670
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0
Total Price $118,150 $150,850 $30,260
Total Invoice $110,111 $140,585 $27,838

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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: $87,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,264
Model Year201020102009
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine420hp V8525hp V10158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$118,150$150,850$30,260
Adjustments for Features-10-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,140$148,450$30,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,310$0
Total Invoice$110,111$140,585$27,838
Adjustments for Features-9-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,102$138,348$27,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,246$0

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

Model Year201020102009
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$8,215$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-2,2370

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

Model Year20102009
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.2,442 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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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