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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,173

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,350 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,854 $24,091
Premium Package 1,390  
Suspension Package 650  
All-weather floor mats 50 235
Rear spoiler 400  
Aluminum trim 515  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Premium Package 1,194  
Suspension Package 558  
All-weather floor mats 40 185
Rear spoiler 320  
Aluminum trim 412  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 3,005 4,835
Options (change) 2,524 4,601
Destination 795 820
Total Price $31,150 $30,750
Total Invoice $29,173 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281
Model Year20132014
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,150$30,750
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$30,690
Total Invoice$29,173$29,512
Adjustments for Features0-58
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,173$29,454

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

Model Year20132014
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
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 cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-58

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested165054%

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