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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: $25,465

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,496

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportGrand Touring1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,110 $26,710 $25,595 $25,995 $29,675 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,385 $24,714 $24,571 $24,955 $28,488 $28,699
Convenience Package 1,160          
Rear spoiler 400 400        
Wind blocker     500   500 500
Convenience Package 996          
Rear spoiler 320 320        
Wind blocker     400   400 400
Options (change) 1,560 400 500 0 500 500
Options (change) 1,316 320 400 0 400 400
Destination 795 795 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,465 $27,905 $26,915 $26,815 $30,995 $31,215
Total Invoice $23,496 $25,829 $25,791 $25,775 $29,708 $29,919

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,407
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportGrand Touring1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine167hp I4167hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,465$27,905$26,915$26,815$30,995$31,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,415-5,915-5,465-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,465$26,155$21,500$20,900$25,530$26,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$600$0$4,630$5,525
Total Invoice$23,496$25,829$25,791$25,775$29,708$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-5,189-5,686-5,238-4,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,496$24,209$20,602$20,089$24,470$25,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$513$0$4,381$5,239

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

Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSportGrand Touring1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150  $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Wind blocker  $300 $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Rearview camera    $200 
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Convertible top$3000$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  $325 
CD player$125 $125$125 $125
HD radio    $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200 
SD Card slot    $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Boost gauge    $75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
No leather in second row $-300    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,725$5,475$9,140$9,640$9,190$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,415$5,915$5,465$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-5,189-5,686-5,238-4,591

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

Model Year20112015
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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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