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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: $31,360

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $37,600
Base Invoice $28,548 $34,968
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50 150
All-weather floor mats 90 180
Technology Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
LED headlights   1,050
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40 139
All-weather floor mats 72 168
Technology Package   2,790
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
LED headlights   978
Options (change) 290 8,500
Options (change) 232 7,909
Destination 875 950
Total Price $31,360 $47,050
Total Invoice $29,655 $43,827

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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: $8,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,759
Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGrand TouringA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,360$47,050
Adjustments for Features0-6,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$40,165
Total Invoice$29,655$43,827
Adjustments for Features0-6,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,655$37,414

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

Model Year20182017
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
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 tilt 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
Total Value of Features$4,920$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,413

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

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in102.2 in
Length154.1 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in
Height48.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

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