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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: $28,129

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,926

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,221

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $24,770
Base Invoice $24,400 $23,094
Premium Package 1,650  
Suspension Package 500  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Aluminum trim 515  
Body kit 1,145  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Premium Package 1,417  
Suspension Package 430  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 36 145
Aluminum trim 412  
Body kit 916  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Options (change) 3,895 2,659
Options (change) 3,243 2,427
Destination 750 700
Total Price $31,055 $28,129
Total Invoice $28,393 $26,221

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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: $1,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year20102009
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,055$28,129
Adjustments for Features-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$28,129
Total Invoice$28,393$26,221
Adjustments for Features-8820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,511$26,221

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

Model Year20102009
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$4,420$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8820

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

Model Year20102009
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 Weight2,442 lb.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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