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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: $30,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $101,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,063

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $94,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2GTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $27,550
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $26,051
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Premium Package       1,390
Suspension Package       650
Rear spoiler       400
Cargo net       50
Bright-finished fuel door       100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Premium Package       1,194
Suspension Package       558
Rear spoiler       320
Cargo net       40
Bright-finished fuel door       80
Options (change) 650 650 650 2,590
Options (change) 605 605 605 2,192
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 820
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $132,600 $167,600 $214,300 $30,960
Total Invoice $123,616 $156,166 $199,534 $29,063

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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: $96,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,556
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2GTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$132,600$167,600$214,300$30,960
Adjustments for Features-5,360-7,875-8,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,240$159,725$205,365$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,485$78,125$0
Total Invoice$123,616$156,166$199,534$29,063
Adjustments for Features-4,997-7,338-8,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,619$148,828$191,215$29,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,209$72,596$0

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

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8MX-5 Miata
Trim4.25.2GTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Convertible top   $3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,475$12,990$14,050$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$7,875$8,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,997-7,338-8,3190

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

Model Year20122015
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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