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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,555

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $47,600 $60,900 $79,200
Base Invoice $23,323 $44,268 $56,638 $73,656
Premium Package 2 1,250      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Aluminum trim 515      
Satellite radio 430      
Rear spoiler 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500    
Premium Package 2 1,074      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012      
Aluminum trim 412      
Satellite radio 344      
Rear spoiler 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Heated front seats   467    
Options (change) 3,645 1,050 550 550
Options (change) 3,122 978 511 511
Destination 670 925 925 925
Total Price $29,555 $49,575 $62,375 $80,675
Total Invoice $27,115 $46,171 $58,074 $75,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,239
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$29,555$49,575$62,375$80,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,320-8,845-11,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$42,255$53,530$69,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,275$27,375
Total Invoice$27,115$46,171$58,074$75,092
Adjustments for Features0-6,817-8,235-10,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,115$39,354$49,839$64,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,485$25,457

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$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 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,295$12,615$14,140$16,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,320$8,845$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,817-8,235-10,281

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082015
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5 / RS5
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.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 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 in46.8 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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