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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $132,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $123,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimRF Grand TouringV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $30,964 $151,497 $176,607
Door sill trim plates 150    
Cargo net 50    
All-weather floor mats 90 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Door sill trim plates 120    
Cargo net 40    
All-weather floor mats 72 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 290 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 232 1,042 1,042
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $33,915 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $32,071 $155,089 $180,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $124,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,695
Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimRF Grand TouringV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$33,915$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-7,865-10,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$158,705$182,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$32,071$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-7,323-9,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,071$147,766$170,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi R8

Model Year201820172017
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimRF Grand TouringV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$12,490$15,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,865$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,323-9,905

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in76.4 in
Height49.0 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.58.0 ft3

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