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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: $31,780

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,350 $39,750 $47,900 $56,775 $81,900
Base Invoice $24,346 $36,968 $44,548 $52,801 $76,168
Premium Package 1,650 750      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Aluminum trim 515       0
Body kit 1,145        
Rear spoiler 350        
Convenience Package   1,400 1,800 2,625  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475  
Heated front seats   450 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500    
Premium Package 1,417 698      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013        
Aluminum trim 412       0
Body kit 916        
Rear spoiler 280        
Convenience Package   1,303 1,675 2,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443  
Heated front seats   418 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466    
Options (change) 4,760 3,575 3,225 3,100 0
Options (change) 4,038 3,328 3,002 2,885 0
Destination 670 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $31,780 $44,100 $51,900 $62,350 $84,775
Total Invoice $29,054 $41,071 $48,325 $58,161 $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: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,576
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 9180, 9215, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,780$44,100$51,900$62,350$84,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-6,595-5,270-8,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$40,405$45,305$57,080$76,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$16,675$36,250
Total Invoice$29,054$41,071$48,325$58,161$79,043
Adjustments for Features0-3,441-6,141-4,916-7,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,054$37,630$42,184$53,245$71,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,554$15,615$33,842

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

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 CabrioletRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Roll bar$200    
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 air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Convertible top$3000    
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300    
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
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,495$9,190$12,090$10,765$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695$6,595$5,270$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,441-6,141-4,916-7,571

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

Model Year20092008
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Wind blocker300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested112576%

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