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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,151

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimGrand Touring3.2
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,435 $35,875
Base Invoice $22,568 $33,364
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Premium Package 1,250  
Rear spoiler 350  
Aluminum trim 435  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic 945  
Premium Package 1,074  
Rear spoiler 280  
Aluminum trim 348  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Options (change) 3,605 475
Options (change) 3,023 441
Destination 560 825
Total Price $28,600 $37,175
Total Invoice $26,151 $34,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,891
Model Year20062009
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimGrand Touring3.2
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,600$37,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$35,470
Total Invoice$26,151$34,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,151$33,042

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

Model Year20062009
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimGrand Touring3.2
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,588

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20062009
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in101.5 in
Length157.3 in168.7 in
Width67.7 in69.5 in
Height49.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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