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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: $25,140

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,091

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringTDIGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,710 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,714 $22,930 $23,323
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235
Rear spoiler 400    
Aluminum trim 515    
Cold Weather Package   250  
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
All-weather floor mats 36 176 176
Rear spoiler 320    
Aluminum trim 412    
Cold Weather Package   215  
Options (change) 3,110 485 235
Options (change) 2,615 391 176
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $30,615 $25,140 $25,300
Total Invoice $28,124 $24,091 $24,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringTDIGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,615$25,140$25,300
Adjustments for Features-3,2700-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$25,140$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0
Total Invoice$28,124$24,091$24,269
Adjustments for Features-3,0040-221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,120$24,091$24,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$43$0

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringTDIGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,570$3,300$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0040-221

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

Model Year20112011
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

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