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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,310

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,615

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $38,350
Base Invoice $28,548 $35,666
Door sill trim plates 150  
All-weather floor mats 90 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
LED headlights   850
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Door sill trim plates 120  
All-weather floor mats 72 94
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
LED headlights   792
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Options (change) 240 4,775
Options (change) 192 4,446
Destination 875 975
Total Price $31,310 $44,100
Total Invoice $29,615 $41,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,655
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,310$44,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$38,930
Total Invoice$29,615$41,087
Adjustments for Features0-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,615$36,270

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in102.2 in
Length154.1 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in
Height48.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.69.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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