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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimClubGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,590 $30,780 $22,120
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Package 1     1,325
Package 2     1,705
Satellite radio     375
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Package 1     1,231
Package 2     1,584
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 3,770 0 3,405
Options (change) 3,238 0 3,146
Destination 920 920 630
Total Price $34,280 $31,700 $26,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,531
Model Year201920192006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimClubGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine181hp I4181hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,280$31,700$26,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$30,200$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$4,080$0$0

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

Model Year201920192006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimClubGrand Touring2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power convertible top  $4000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $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$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,295$7,795$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-44-65

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

Model Year20192006
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 Weight2,340 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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 wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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