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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: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,195 $27,795
Base Invoice $28,548 $26,683
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Sound and Nav Package   3,400
Wind blocker   500
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Sound and Nav Package   3,264
Wind blocker   400
Options (change) 500 3,900
Options (change) 400 3,664
Destination 875 795
Total Price $31,570 $32,490
Total Invoice $29,823 $31,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year20182013
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,570$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$31,075
Total Invoice$29,823$31,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$29,786

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

Model Year20182013
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
TrimGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,150$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,356

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

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

Model Year20182013
ModelMX-5 MiataBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase90.9 in100.0 in
Length154.1 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height48.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft37.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

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