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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $9,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,634

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $10,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimTouringR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,435 $34,795
Base Invoice $20,726 $33,403
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Body kit 1,145  
Rear spoiler 350  
Aluminum trim 435  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Body kit 916  
Rear spoiler 280  
Aluminum trim 348  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Options (change) 2,935 235
Options (change) 2,348 185
Destination 560 795
Total Price $25,930 $35,825
Total Invoice $23,634 $34,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimTouringR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,930$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$31,865
Total Invoice$23,634$34,383
Adjustments for Features0-3,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,634$30,582

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimTouringR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,595$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,801

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in101.5 in
Length157.3 in165.4 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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