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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: $30,700

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,350 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $25,854 $39,618 $55,150
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Aluminum trim 515    
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Proximity key   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Aluminum trim 412    
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Proximity key   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,555 4,925 1,025
Options (change) 2,164 4,582 954
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $30,700 $48,400 $61,200
Total Invoice $28,813 $45,075 $56,979

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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: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,469
Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,700$48,400$61,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,220-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$42,180$52,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400
Total Invoice$28,813$45,075$56,979
Adjustments for Features0-5,793-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$39,282$48,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,672

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,995$10,215$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,220$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,793-8,025

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,448 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?
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%

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