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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: $26,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,255

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $13,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,970 $39,600
Base Invoice $22,671 $36,828
Convenience Package 1,080  
Satellite radio 430  
Aluminum trim 515  
Cargo net 50 150
All-weather floor mats 50 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Convenience Package 928  
Satellite radio 344  
Aluminum trim 412  
Cargo net 40 139
All-weather floor mats 40 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,125 905
Options (change) 1,764 843
Destination 820 925
Total Price $26,915 $41,430
Total Invoice $25,255 $38,596

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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: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,404
Model Year20152016
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,915$41,430
Adjustments for Features0-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,915$32,910
Total Invoice$25,255$38,596
Adjustments for Features0-7,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,255$30,659

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

Model Year20152016
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,937

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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 Year20152016
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 Weight2,447 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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