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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: $30,735

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $101,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,841

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $94,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $27,350
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $25,854
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Rear spoiler     400
Cargo net     50
Bright-finished fuel door     100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Rear spoiler     320
Cargo net     40
Bright-finished fuel door     80
Options (change) 650 650 2,590
Options (change) 605 605 2,192
Destination 1,250 1,250 795
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $132,600 $167,600 $30,735
Total Invoice $123,616 $156,166 $28,841

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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: $96,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,778
Model Year201120112013
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$132,600$167,600$30,735
Adjustments for Features-5,360-7,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,240$159,725$30,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,485$0
Total Invoice$123,616$156,166$28,841
Adjustments for Features-4,997-7,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,619$148,828$28,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,209$0

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

Model Year201120112013
ModelR8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,325$12,840$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$7,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,997-7,3380

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

Model Year20112013
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.2,448 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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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