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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $39,750 $47,900 $56,775 $81,900
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $36,968 $44,548 $52,801 $76,168
Premium Package 1,250   750      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500        
Suspension Package 500          
Aluminum trim 435 435       0
Satellite radio 430          
Body kit 1,145 1,145        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250    
Premium Package 1,074   698      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400        
Suspension Package 430          
Aluminum trim 348 348       0
Satellite radio 344          
Body kit 916 916        
Rear spoiler 280 280        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233    
Options (change) 4,610 2,430 1,475 725 475 0
Options (change) 3,792 1,944 1,374 676 443 0
Destination 560 560 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $29,605 $29,690 $42,000 $49,400 $59,725 $84,775
Total Invoice $26,920 $27,158 $39,117 $45,999 $55,719 $79,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,245
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7180, 9180, 9180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,605$29,690$42,000$49,400$59,725$84,775
Adjustments for Features00-3,170-5,870-4,995-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$29,690$38,830$43,530$54,730$75,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$4,700$15,900$36,975
Total Invoice$26,920$27,158$39,117$45,999$55,719$79,043
Adjustments for Features00-2,952-5,466-4,660-8,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,920$27,158$36,165$40,533$51,059$70,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$4,368$14,894$34,515

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Roll bar$200$200    
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Convertible top$3000$3000    
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights     $125
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,495$8,665$11,365$10,490$14,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,170$5,870$4,995$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,952-5,466-4,660-8,363

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in180.0 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Wind blocker300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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