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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,610

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,324

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $42,450 $59,050
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $39,479 $54,917
Premium Package 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Aluminum trim 435 435    
Satellite radio 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Active rear differential       1,100
Premium Package 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Aluminum trim 348 348    
Satellite radio 344      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 2,615 435 475 1,575
Options (change) 2,196 348 443 1,467
Destination 560 560 875 875
Total Price $27,610 $27,695 $43,800 $61,500
Total Invoice $25,324 $25,562 $40,797 $57,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,216
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,610$27,695$43,800$61,500
Adjustments for Features00-4,570-9,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$27,695$39,230$52,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$13,200
Total Invoice$25,324$25,562$40,797$57,259
Adjustments for Features00-4,257-8,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,324$25,562$36,540$48,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$12,274

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker  $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,670$4,670$9,240$13,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,570$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,257-8,445

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062011
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in108.3 in
Length157.3 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.3 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 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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