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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: $31,070

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,423

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $37,340 $45,490 $54,640
Base Invoice $28,548 $34,404 $42,010 $50,256
Premium Package   2,775 1,825 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Audio controls on steering wheel       150
Bose 215W 9 speakers       1,000
Premium Package   2,525 1,661 1,615
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Audio controls on steering wheel       137
Bose 215W 9 speakers       910
Options (change) 0 5,925 4,975 6,075
Options (change) 0 5,393 4,529 5,530
Destination 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,070 $43,985 $51,185 $63,135
Total Invoice $29,423 $40,517 $47,259 $58,206

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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: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,750
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4170hp I4220hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 9180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,070$43,985$51,185$63,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-5,145-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,070$41,440$46,040$58,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$17,150
Total Invoice$29,423$40,517$47,259$58,206
Adjustments for Features0-2,344-4,750-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,423$38,173$42,509$54,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,336$15,843

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

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 1.8T CabrioletA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
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
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,420$8,965$11,565$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$5,145$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,344-4,750-4,190

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in104.5 in
Length154.1 in180.0 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height48.6 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 1.8T Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Wind blocker300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested90031%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%

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