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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: $105,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,638

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $98,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $128,400 $164,700
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $119,412 $153,171
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 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $28,015 $28,250 $133,300 $169,600
Total Invoice $25,638 $26,006 $124,267 $158,026

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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: $98,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,211
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4430hp 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$133,300$169,600
Adjustments for Features00-6,885-8,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$28,250$126,415$160,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$34,485
Total Invoice$25,638$26,006$124,267$158,026
Adjustments for Features00-6,418-8,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,638$26,006$117,849$149,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$32,071

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

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedV8V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$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$4,915$4,915$11,800$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,885$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,418-8,106

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

Model Year20062014
ModelMX-5 MiataR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in174.4 in
Width67.7 in75.0 in
Height49.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 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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