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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $16,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,070

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $15,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,435 $38,600
Base Invoice $20,726 $35,898
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 150
All-weather floor mats 75 180
Aluminum trim 435 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 139
All-weather floor mats 60 168
Aluminum trim 348 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 980 1,230
Options (change) 784 1,143
Destination 560 895
Total Price $23,975 $40,725
Total Invoice $22,070 $37,936

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,780
Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,975$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$32,045
Total Invoice$22,070$37,936
Adjustments for Features0-8,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,070$29,850

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimTouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$3,720$12,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,086

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in102.2 in
Length157.3 in175.4 in
Width67.7 in70.2 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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
5.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.39.9 ft3

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