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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $729

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,872

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $22,120
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $20,696
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Satellite radio 430   375
Package 2     1,705
Package 1     1,325
CD changer, remote     499
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Satellite radio 344   331
Package 2     1,584
Package 1     1,231
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 930 500 3,904
Options (change) 744 400 3,486
Destination 560 560 630
Total Price $25,925 $27,760 $26,654
Total Invoice $23,872 $25,614 $24,812

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,925$27,760$26,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$26,210$23,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$23,872$25,614$24,812
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,872$24,184$21,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Power convertible top  $4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,095$5,645$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430-2,974

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

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

Model Year20062006
ModelMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in98.8 in
Length157.3 in161.1 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft35.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4515100%

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