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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: $28,035

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,664

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $24,091
Premium Package 1,250    
Suspension Package 500    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Aluminum trim 435 435  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Premium Package 1,074    
Suspension Package 430    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Aluminum trim 348 348  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 3,040 860 4,835
Options (change) 2,536 688 4,601
Destination 560 560 820
Total Price $28,035 $28,120 $30,750
Total Invoice $25,664 $25,902 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year200620062014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,035$28,120$30,750
Adjustments for Features00-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,035$28,120$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$25,664$25,902$29,512
Adjustments for Features00-873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,664$25,902$28,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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

Model Year200620062014
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,170$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments00-873

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

Model Year20062014
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 Weight2,442 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested165054%

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