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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: $28,015

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $90,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,638

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $84,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $106,206 $135,780
Premium Package 1,600      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100    
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 40    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Premium Package 1,374      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Rear spoiler 280 280    
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80    
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 32    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Options (change) 3,020 990 650 650
Options (change) 2,510 792 605 605
Destination 560 560 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $28,015 $28,250 $118,150 $150,850
Total Invoice $25,638 $26,006 $110,111 $140,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,949
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4170hp I4420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$28,015$28,250$118,150$150,850
Adjustments for Features00-1,635-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$28,250$116,515$147,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$30,560
Total Invoice$25,638$26,006$110,111$140,585
Adjustments for Features00-1,524-3,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,638$26,006$108,587$137,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$28,480

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

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,015$6,650$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,635$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,524-3,518

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

Model Year20062010
ModelMX-5 MiataR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in174.5 in
Width67.7 in75.0 in
Height49.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft33.5 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 key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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