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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: $27,660

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,497

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $37,340 $45,490 $54,640
Base Invoice $23,323 $34,404 $42,010 $50,256
Premium Package 2 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Premium Package   2,775 1,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Audio controls on steering wheel       150
Premium Package 2 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Premium Package   2,525 1,661  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Audio controls on steering wheel       137
Options (change) 1,750 3,725 2,775 850
Options (change) 1,504 3,391 2,527 775
Destination 670 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,660 $41,785 $48,985 $57,910
Total Invoice $25,497 $38,515 $45,257 $53,451

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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: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,621
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 9180, 9180, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,660$41,785$48,985$57,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,770-7,370-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$37,015$41,615$52,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$15,600
Total Invoice$25,497$38,515$45,257$53,451
Adjustments for Features0-4,397-6,809-4,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,497$34,118$38,448$48,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$14,446

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

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Wind blocker $300$300 
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar$200   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,470$9,240$11,840$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,770$7,370$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,397-6,809-4,887

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

Model Year20082006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.5 in
Length157.3 in180.0 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,683 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 1.8T Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Wind blocker300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested127544%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

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