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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: $26,104

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,007

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $13,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,110 $38,600
Base Invoice $21,385 $35,898
Convenience Package 1,160  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 49 150
All-weather floor mats 45 180
Aluminum trim 515 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Convenience Package 996  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 39 139
All-weather floor mats 36 168
Aluminum trim 412 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,199 1,230
Options (change) 1,827 1,143
Destination 795 895
Total Price $26,104 $40,725
Total Invoice $24,007 $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 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year20112015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,104$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,104$32,295
Total Invoice$24,007$37,936
Adjustments for Features0-7,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,007$30,083

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

Model Year20112015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimSportA3 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- 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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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, 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$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,853

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20112015
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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