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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: $31,320

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,606

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,065 $38,600
Base Invoice $28,427 $35,898
Cargo net 50 150
All-weather floor mats 90 180
Proximity key 130  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Prestige Package   5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net 40 139
All-weather floor mats 72 168
Proximity key 112  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Prestige Package   5,488
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 420 9,330
Options (change) 344 8,677
Destination 835 895
Total Price $31,320 $48,825
Total Invoice $29,606 $45,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,163
Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,320$48,825
Adjustments for Features0-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$41,630
Total Invoice$29,606$45,470
Adjustments for Features0-6,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,606$38,769

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$5,070$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,701

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in102.2 in
Length154.1 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in
Height48.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,332 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.69.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested125034%
Total Not Requested237566%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested51547%

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