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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: $31,450

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $105,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,702

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $97,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,065 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $28,427 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Rear spoiler 350      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Cargo net 50      
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100
Rear spoiler 280      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Cargo net 40      
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93
Options (change) 550 2,850 750 750
Options (change) 440 2,651 698 698
Destination 835 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $31,450 $136,500 $171,100 $195,600
Total Invoice $29,702 $127,243 $159,421 $182,206

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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: $99,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,507
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8R8R8
TrimGrand TouringV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 7465, 12465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$31,450$136,500$171,100$195,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-6,550-10,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,450$131,100$164,550$184,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,450$53,550
Total Invoice$29,702$127,243$159,421$182,206
Adjustments for Features0-5,034-6,103-10,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,702$122,209$153,318$172,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,109$49,797

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

Model Year2016201520152015
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
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 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual tilt 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$11,050$12,200$16,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$6,550$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,034-6,103-10,200

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in174.4 in
Width68.3 in75.0 in
Height48.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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