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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: $31,865

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,122

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $24,346 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Body kit 1,145      
Aluminum trim 515      
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 45 190 190 190
Rear spoiler 350      
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
Body kit 916      
Aluminum trim 412      
Cargo net 32 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 36 177 177 177
Rear spoiler 280      
Convenience Package   930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 4,845 2,840 1,845 845
Options (change) 4,106 2,643 1,717 787
Destination 670 975 975 975
Total Price $31,865 $39,815 $43,320 $53,220
Total Invoice $29,122 $37,098 $40,358 $49,564

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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: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,865$39,815$43,320$53,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,595-4,995-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$36,220$38,325$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$8,580
Total Invoice$29,122$37,098$40,358$49,564
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,653-7,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,122$33,748$35,705$41,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,957$7,974

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Convertible top$3000   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,445$9,040$10,440$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595$4,995$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,350-4,653-7,842

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

Model Year20092018
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.0 in
Length157.3 in186.1 in
Width67.7 in72.5 in
Height49.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.0 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 key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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