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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: $29,005

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,650 $31,795 $35,995 $40,395
Premium Package 2 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 40 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235 235
Body kit 1,145      
Rear spoiler 350      
Satellite radio 430      
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Premium Package 2 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 32 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185 185
Body kit 916      
Rear spoiler 280      
Satellite radio 344      
Leather seating surfaces   598    
Options (change) 3,760 1,030 335 335
Options (change) 3,112 863 265 265
Destination 595 895 895 895
Total Price $29,005 $33,720 $37,225 $41,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,525
Model Year2007201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4228hp I4228hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,005$33,720$37,225$41,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,860-6,335-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,005$29,860$30,890$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030$4,205

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

Model Year2007201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$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   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$4,695$8,555$11,030$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860$6,335$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201-197-211

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

Model Year20072019
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in103.8 in
Length157.3 in167.6 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height49.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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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