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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: $29,770

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,446

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $39,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $24,346 $65,741 $86,771
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Satellite radio   550 550
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Satellite radio   490 501
Options (change) 2,750 550 550
Options (change) 2,430 490 501
Destination 670 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $29,770 $72,015 $96,725
Total Invoice $27,446 $67,006 $90,147

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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: $34,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,805
Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$29,770$72,015$96,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,260-8,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$64,755$88,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,810
Total Invoice$27,446$67,006$90,147
Adjustments for Features0-6,755-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,446$60,251$82,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,291

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

Model Year200920082008
ModelMX-5 MiataA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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 $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,045$12,305$13,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,260$8,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,755-7,605

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in115.9 in
Length157.3 in199.3 in
Width67.7 in74.6 in
Height49.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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