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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: $23,425

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,630

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $4,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimited2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700 $26,390
Base Invoice $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654 $25,060
Satellite radio 430 430 430    
Satellite radio 344 344 344    
Options (change) 430 430 430 0 0
Options (change) 344 344 344 0 0
Destination 560 560 560 560 750
Total Price $23,425 $23,925 $25,425 $27,260 $27,140
Total Invoice $21,630 $22,091 $23,472 $25,214 $25,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $571
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimited2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,425$23,925$25,425$27,260$27,140
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,050-2,600-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,425$23,775$24,375$24,660$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$950$1,235$0
Total Invoice$21,630$22,091$23,472$25,214$25,810
Adjustments for Features0-139-969-2,405-3,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,630$21,952$22,503$22,809$22,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$873$1,179$0

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

Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimTouringSportGrand TouringLimited2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$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$200$200 
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
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$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000$3000 
Power convertible top    $4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input    $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
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$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row    $75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,745$3,895$4,795$6,345$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,050$2,600$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-969-2,405-3,609

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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 Year20062010
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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