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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: $27,590

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $151,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,298

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $141,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $175,100
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $162,843
Premium Package 1,600    
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430    
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 545
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Premium Package 1,374    
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344    
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 507
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535
Options (change) 2,595 565 1,120
Options (change) 2,170 452 1,042
Destination 560 560 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,590 $27,825 $178,770
Total Invoice $25,298 $25,666 $166,435

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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: $137,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,461
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4540hp V10
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/35-19
Total Price$27,590$27,825$178,770
Adjustments for Features00-13,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$27,825$165,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,298$25,666$166,435
Adjustments for Features00-12,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,298$25,666$153,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataR8
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,750$18,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,676

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

Model Year20062017
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 key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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