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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: $30,700

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,350 $40,750 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $25,854 $37,898 $45,385 $53,127
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Aluminum trim 515      
Convenience Package   1,375 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   450 450  
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Aluminum trim 412      
Convenience Package   1,279 1,442  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Heated front seats   418 418  
Options (change) 2,555 2,300 2,475 475
Options (change) 2,164 2,140 2,303 443
Destination 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,700 $43,875 $52,100 $60,125
Total Invoice $28,813 $40,863 $48,513 $56,095

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,584
Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 9180, 9180, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$30,700$43,875$52,100$60,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,795-7,695-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$39,080$44,405$54,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,325$15,825
Total Invoice$28,813$40,863$48,513$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,466-7,165-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$36,397$41,348$51,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,951$14,828

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

Model Year2013200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0T CabrioletA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
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$100 
Wind blocker $300$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
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 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
No leather in second row$-300   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,695$9,490$12,390$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795$7,695$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,466-7,165-4,870

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

Model Year20132009
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker300No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%

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