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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: $26,870

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,135

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $15,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSportA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,470 $40,750 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $22,188 $37,898 $45,385 $53,127
Convenience Package 1,160      
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Aluminum trim 515      
Satellite radio 430      
AWD   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,200
Convenience Package 996      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Aluminum trim 412      
Satellite radio 344      
AWD   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,115
Options (change) 2,605 2,575 475 1,675
Options (change) 2,152 2,396 443 1,558
Destination 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,870 $44,150 $50,100 $60,925
Total Invoice $25,135 $41,119 $46,653 $56,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,120
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSportA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 9180, 9180, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$26,870$44,150$50,100$60,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,370-8,670-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$36,780$41,430$52,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$15,225
Total Invoice$25,135$41,119$46,653$56,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,864-8,073-8,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,135$34,255$38,580$48,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325$14,237

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

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSportA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$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  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,945$11,315$12,615$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,370$8,670$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,864-8,073-8,318

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in180.0 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,958 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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