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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $28,040
Base Invoice $28,548 $26,917
Door sill trim plates 150  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   130
Wind blocker   500
Door sill trim plates 120  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   100
Wind blocker   400
Options (change) 150 3,260
Options (change) 120 2,750
Destination 875 850
Total Price $31,220 $32,150
Total Invoice $29,543 $30,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,220$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$28,235
Total Invoice$29,543$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-3,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$26,801

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,716

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in100.0 in
Length154.1 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height48.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft37.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

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