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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: $28,885

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,344

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $28,625 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $27,481 $28,930 $34,225
Premium Package 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Satellite radio 430        
Cargo net 40 40 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235
Body kit 1,145 1,145      
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100      
Lighting Package     995 995  
Premium Package 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Satellite radio 344        
Cargo net 32 32 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185 185 185
Body kit 916 916      
Rear spoiler 280 280      
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80      
Lighting Package     856 856  
Options (change) 3,890 1,710 1,330 1,330 335
Options (change) 3,216 1,368 1,121 1,121 265
Destination 560 560 820 820 820
Total Price $28,885 $28,970 $30,775 $32,285 $36,805
Total Invoice $26,344 $26,582 $29,422 $30,871 $35,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $965
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,885$28,970$30,775$32,285$36,805
Adjustments for Features00-2,210-3,585-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,885$28,970$28,565$28,700$32,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$135$4,205
Total Invoice$26,344$26,582$29,422$30,871$35,310
Adjustments for Features00-2,113-3,428-3,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,344$26,582$27,309$27,443$31,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$134$4,130

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringLimitedGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,070$4,070$6,280$7,655$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,210$3,585$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,113-3,428-3,871

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in103.8 in
Length157.3 in167.5 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.352.7 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 key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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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