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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: $25,495

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,520

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,110 $26,710 $26,390
Base Invoice $21,385 $24,714 $25,060
Convenience Package 1,160    
Satellite radio 430 430  
Convenience Package 996    
Satellite radio 344 344  
Options (change) 1,590 430 0
Options (change) 1,340 344 0
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $25,495 $27,935 $27,140
Total Invoice $23,520 $25,853 $25,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,105
Model Year201120112010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4167hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,495$27,935$27,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,495$26,185$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$23,520$25,853$25,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,520$24,233$22,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$0

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

Model Year201120112010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
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
Roll bar$200$200 
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
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$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row $-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,020$5,770$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-3,395

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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 Year20112010
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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