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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: $30,260

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $102,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,838

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $95,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand Touring4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,350 $127,700 $162,700
Base Invoice $24,346 $118,761 $151,311
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
Bright-finished fuel door 100    
Cargo net 40    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
Bright-finished fuel door 80    
Cargo net 32    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
Options (change) 3,240 650 650
Options (change) 2,822 605 605
Destination 670 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $30,260 $132,600 $167,600
Total Invoice $27,838 $123,616 $156,166

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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: $97,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,480
Model Year200920112011
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand Touring4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,260$132,600$167,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-7,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,260$127,990$160,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,485
Total Invoice$27,838$123,616$156,166
Adjustments for Features0-4,298-6,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,838$119,318$149,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,209

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

Model Year200920112011
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8
TrimGrand Touring4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,715$10,325$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,298-6,639

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

Model Year20092011
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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