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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,755

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $33,017 $45,012
Premium Package 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Aluminum trim 435 435    
Body kit 1,145 1,145    
Satellite radio 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Active rear differential       1,100
Premium Package 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Aluminum trim 348 348    
Body kit 916 916    
Satellite radio 344      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 3,760 1,580 550 1,650
Options (change) 3,112 1,264 511 1,535
Destination 560 560 925 925
Total Price $28,755 $28,840 $36,975 $50,975
Total Invoice $26,240 $26,478 $34,453 $47,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,331
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,755$28,840$36,975$50,975
Adjustments for Features00-2,020-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,755$28,840$34,955$46,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$11,350
Total Invoice$26,240$26,478$34,453$47,472
Adjustments for Features00-1,882-4,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,240$26,478$32,571$43,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$10,552

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,170$6,190$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,020$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,882-4,349

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.6 in
Length157.3 in185.1 in
Width67.7 in71.9 in
Height49.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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