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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: $26,650

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,730 $29,590 $30,780 $26,390
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 920 920 750
Total Price $26,650 $30,510 $31,700 $27,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,279
Model Year2019201920192010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine181hp I4181hp I4181hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,650$30,510$31,700$27,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,300-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$29,310$28,400$25,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,660$1,750$0

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

Model Year2019201920192010
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataNew Beetle
TrimSportClubGrand Touring2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row  $-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,645$8,745$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,300$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-36-96-1,707

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

Model Year20192010
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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