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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,279

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,582

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $24,300
Base Invoice $22,568 $22,659
Premium Package 1,250  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Aluminum trim 435  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 75 185
Body kit 1,145  
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Premium Package 1,074  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 945  
Aluminum trim 348  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 60 145
Body kit 916  
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 4,975 1,329
Options (change) 4,119 1,273
Destination 560 650
Total Price $29,970 $26,279
Total Invoice $27,247 $24,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $592
Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,970$26,279
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$26,279
Total Invoice$27,247$24,582
Adjustments for Features-2,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,174$24,582

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,720$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0730

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

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.5 in
Length157.3 in179.3 in
Width67.7 in70.1 in
Height49.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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