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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: $31,315

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,684

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $24,714 $33,017 $45,012
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Aluminum trim 515    
Body kit 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500  
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Aluminum trim 412    
Body kit 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Heated front seats   467  
Options (change) 3,810 1,050 550
Options (change) 3,175 978 511
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $31,315 $37,475 $49,875
Total Invoice $28,684 $34,920 $46,448

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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: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,773
Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,315$37,475$49,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$35,905$46,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,200
Total Invoice$28,684$34,920$46,448
Adjustments for Features0-1,463-3,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,684$33,457$42,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,480

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,965$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,463-3,511

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

Model Year20112015
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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