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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: $27,765

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,935

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimSport3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,970 $33,980
Base Invoice $22,671 $31,561
Convenience Package 1,080  
Rear spoiler 400  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Aluminum trim 515  
Cargo net 50  
Satellite radio 430 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Convenience Package 928  
Rear spoiler 320  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Aluminum trim 412  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 344 319
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Options (change) 2,975 800
Options (change) 2,444 729
Destination 820 720
Total Price $27,765 $35,500
Total Invoice $25,935 $33,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,816
Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimSport3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,765$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$31,995
Total Invoice$25,935$33,010
Adjustments for Features0-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,935$29,751

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

Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataA3
TrimSport3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Cassette player $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
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,645$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,259

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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 Year20152006
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 Weight2,447 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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