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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: $31,025

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA3A3
TrimGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,550 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $26,051 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Cargo net 50    
All-weather floor mats 50 120 120
Aluminum trim 515    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Cargo net 40    
All-weather floor mats 40 112 112
Aluminum trim 412    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,655 3,095 3,095
Options (change) 2,244 2,881 2,881
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $31,025 $31,240 $34,220
Total Invoice $29,115 $29,117 $31,890

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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: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA3A3
TrimGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,025$31,240$34,220
Adjustments for Features-1,1050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$31,240$33,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$29,115$29,117$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,0370-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,078$29,117$30,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,794

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

Model Year201520122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA3A3
TrimGrand Touring2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$3,490$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0370-979

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75548%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75548%

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