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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: $30,529

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $148,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,639

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $137,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
TrimSpyder V10Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $175,100 $27,100
Base Invoice $162,843 $25,617
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 545 45
Premium Package   1,390
Suspension Package   650
Cargo net   49
Bright-finished fuel door   100
Rear spoiler   400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
All-weather floor mats 507 36
Premium Package   1,194
Suspension Package   558
Cargo net   39
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 1,120 2,634
Options (change) 1,042 2,227
Destination 1,250 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $178,770 $30,529
Total Invoice $166,435 $28,639

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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: $135,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,028
Model Year20172012
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
TrimSpyder V10Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine540hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$178,770$30,529
Adjustments for Features-12,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$166,130$30,529
Total Invoice$166,435$28,639
Adjustments for Features-11,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$154,667$28,639

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

Model Year20172012
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
TrimSpyder V10Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,740$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,7680

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

Model Year20172012
ModelR8MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length174.4 in157.3 in
Width75.0 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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