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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: $30,204

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $104,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,795

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $97,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,710 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $24,714 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Premium Package 1,650      
Suspension Package 500      
Rear spoiler 400      
Cargo net 49      
Bright-finished fuel door 100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Premium Package 1,417      
Suspension Package 430      
Rear spoiler 320      
Cargo net 39      
Bright-finished fuel door 80      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 2,699 650 650 650
Options (change) 2,286 605 605 605
Destination 795 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $30,204 $134,300 $171,000 $195,500
Total Invoice $27,795 $125,197 $159,328 $182,113

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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: $97,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,622
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 7465, 12465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,204$134,300$171,000$195,500
Adjustments for Features0-6,200-8,075-12,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,204$128,100$162,925$183,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,825$54,925
Total Invoice$27,795$125,197$159,328$182,113
Adjustments for Features0-5,780-7,524-11,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,795$119,417$151,804$170,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,387$51,075

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

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200   
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Convertible top$3000   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,925$11,125$13,000$17,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,200$8,075$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,780-7,524-11,621

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

Model Year20112015
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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