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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: $28,290

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,991

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringCoastSEDune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,240 $26,840 $28,040 $32,090
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,766 $26,917 $30,807
Premium Package 1 1,600      
Rear spoiler 350      
Satellite radio 430      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats   130 130 130
Xenon HID headlights   895    
Wind blocker   500 500 500
Premium Package 1 1,374      
Rear spoiler 280      
Satellite radio 344      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Floor mats   100 100 100
Xenon HID headlights   770    
Wind blocker   400 400 400
Options (change) 2,380 1,655 760 760
Options (change) 1,998 1,370 600 600
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $28,290 $29,345 $29,650 $33,700
Total Invoice $25,991 $27,986 $28,367 $32,257

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,263
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringCoastSEDune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,290$29,345$29,650$33,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-4,540-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,290$24,880$25,110$28,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230$4,105
Total Invoice$25,991$27,986$28,367$32,257
Adjustments for Features0-4,258-4,344-4,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,991$23,728$24,023$27,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$4,016

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

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimGrand TouringCoastSEDune
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row$-300   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$5,650$10,115$10,190$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465$4,540$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,258-4,344-4,513

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in100.0 in
Length157.3 in168.4 in
Width67.7 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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 Volume5.3 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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