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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: $23,729

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,516

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,139

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $24,714 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Premium Package 1,650        
Suspension Package 500        
All-weather floor mats 45 225 225 225 225
Rear spoiler 400 360 360   360
Body kit 1,145 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler       499  
Premium Package 1,417        
Suspension Package 430        
All-weather floor mats 36 175 175 175 175
Rear spoiler 320 280 280   280
Body kit 916 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler       370  
Options (change) 3,740 2,584 2,584 3,074 2,584
Options (change) 3,119 2,140 2,140 2,620 2,140
Destination 795 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $31,245 $23,729 $24,864 $27,514 $26,614
Total Invoice $28,628 $22,139 $23,118 $25,622 $24,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,825
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,245$23,729$24,864$27,514$26,614
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3750-100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$23,354$24,864$27,414$24,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,510$4,060$1,310
Total Invoice$28,628$22,139$23,118$25,622$24,906
Adjustments for Features-3,014-3500-93-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,614$21,789$23,118$25,529$23,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,329$3,740$1,292

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

Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
No leather in second row$-300    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,420$3,505$3,130$3,230$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$375$0$100$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,014-3500-93-1,825

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

Model Year20112010
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?
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)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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

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