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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: $28,015

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $104,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,638

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $97,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $22,568 $24,654
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Premium Package     1,600  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Cargo net     40 40
Bright-finished fuel door     100 100
Satellite radio     430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Premium Package     1,374  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Cargo net     32 32
Bright-finished fuel door     80 80
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 650 650 3,020 990
Options (change) 605 605 2,510 792
Destination 1,250 1,250 560 560
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $132,600 $167,600 $28,015 $28,250
Total Invoice $123,616 $156,166 $25,638 $26,006

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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: $98,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,165
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$132,600$167,600$28,015$28,250
Adjustments for Features-6,235-8,50000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,365$159,100$28,015$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,735$0$235
Total Invoice$123,616$156,166$25,638$26,006
Adjustments for Features-5,813-7,92000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,803$148,246$25,638$26,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,443$0$368

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

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R8MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Navigation system $600  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
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$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,150$13,415$4,915$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$8,500$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,813-7,92000

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

Model Year20112006
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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