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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,915 $28,800 $30,065 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $23,562 $27,232 $28,427 $22,031 $24,446
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 0 0 0 424 199
Options (change) 0 0 0 375 176
Destination 875 875 875 650 640
Total Price $25,790 $29,675 $30,940 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $24,437 $28,107 $29,302 $23,056 $25,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,301
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,790$29,675$30,940$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-3,425-970-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$28,550$27,515$23,344$24,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,760$1,725$0$715
Total Invoice$24,437$28,107$29,302$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,066-3,244-920-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,437$27,041$26,058$22,136$22,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$1,621$0$731

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

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Wind blocker    $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights  $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,395$8,695$6,240$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$3,425$970$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066-3,244-920-2,395

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in98.8 in
Length154.1 in161.1 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height48.6 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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