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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: $26,949

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $986

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,323

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,710 $22,240
Base Invoice $24,714 $21,044
Satellite radio 430 375
Package 1   1,445
Package 2   1,750
CD changer, remote   499
Satellite radio 344 331
Package 1   1,342
Package 2   1,626
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 430 4,069
Options (change) 344 3,639
Destination 795 640
Total Price $27,935 $26,949
Total Invoice $25,853 $25,323

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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: $3,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,569
Model Year20112007
ModelMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,935$26,949
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$24,779
Total Invoice$25,853$25,323
Adjustments for Features0-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,853$23,284

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

Model Year20112007
ModelMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$4,520$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,039

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

Model Year20112007
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2004%
Total Not Requested431596%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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