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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: $28,165

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $104,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,768

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $97,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium Package 1,250        
CD changer, in-dash 500 500      
Suspension Package 500        
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100      
Satellite radio 430        
Cargo net 40 40      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Premium Package 1,074        
CD changer, in-dash 400 400      
Suspension Package 430        
Rear spoiler 280 280      
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80      
Satellite radio 344        
Cargo net 32 32      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Options (change) 3,170 990 650 650 650
Options (change) 2,640 792 605 605 605
Destination 560 560 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $28,165 $28,250 $132,600 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $25,768 $26,006 $123,616 $156,166 $199,534

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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: $98,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,035
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$28,165$28,250$132,600$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features00-6,235-8,500-9,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$28,250$126,365$159,100$204,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$32,735$78,525
Total Invoice$25,768$26,006$123,616$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features00-5,813-7,920-8,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,768$26,006$117,803$148,246$190,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$30,443$72,969

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

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimited4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25$25
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,065$11,300$13,565$14,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,235$8,500$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,813-7,920-8,762

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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