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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,635

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $88,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,134

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $82,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $115,900
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $107,788
Premium Package 1,600    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Body kit 1,145 1,145  
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 225
Premium Package 1,374    
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Body kit 916 916  
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 209
Options (change) 3,640 1,610 225
Options (change) 3,006 1,288 209
Destination 560 560 975
Total Price $28,635 $28,870 $117,100
Total Invoice $26,134 $26,502 $108,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,553
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17275/35-21
Total Price$28,635$28,870$117,100
Adjustments for Features00-16,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,635$28,870$100,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$26,134$26,502$108,972
Adjustments for Features00-15,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,134$26,502$93,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataA8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,545$4,545$20,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$16,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-15,285

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in117.8 in
Length157.3 in202.6 in
Width67.7 in76.7 in
Height49.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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