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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: $30,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,341

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,410 $28,625 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $24,400 $27,481 $28,930 $34,225
Premium Package 1,650      
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 40 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235 235
Body kit 1,145      
Rear spoiler 350      
Bright-finished fuel door 100      
Lighting Package   995 995  
Premium Package 1,417      
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 32 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185 185
Body kit 916      
Rear spoiler 280      
Bright-finished fuel door 80      
Lighting Package   856 856  
Options (change) 3,830 1,330 1,330 335
Options (change) 3,191 1,121 1,121 265
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $30,990 $30,775 $32,285 $36,805
Total Invoice $28,341 $29,422 $30,871 $35,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,990$30,775$32,285$36,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,385-2,760-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$29,390$29,525$33,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135$4,355
Total Invoice$28,341$29,422$30,871$35,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,324-2,639-2,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,341$28,098$28,232$32,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$134$4,276

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

Model Year2010201620162016
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 
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
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
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$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 rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row$-300   
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$4,695$6,080$7,455$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385$2,760$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,324-2,639-2,936

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

Model Year20102016
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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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