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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: $29,749

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,431

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,710 $37,600
Base Invoice $24,714 $34,968
Premium Package 1,650  
Suspension Package 500  
Cargo net 49 150
All-weather floor mats 45 180
Convenience Package   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 1,417  
Suspension Package 430  
Cargo net 39 139
All-weather floor mats 36 168
Convenience Package   838
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 2,244 2,600
Options (change) 1,922 2,422
Destination 795 950
Total Price $29,749 $41,150
Total Invoice $27,431 $38,340

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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: $6,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year20112017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,749$41,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,749$35,755
Total Invoice$27,431$38,340
Adjustments for Features0-5,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,431$33,313

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

Model Year20112017
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,270$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,027

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

Model Year20112017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in102.2 in
Length157.3 in175.4 in
Width67.7 in70.2 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,429 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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