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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: $23,160

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,755

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $28,427 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
All-weather floor mats 90 225 225 225 225
Door sill trim plates 150        
Navigation system   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration   0 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 72 175 175 175 175
Door sill trim plates 120        
Navigation system   1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration   0 0 0  
Options (change) 240 2,015 2,015 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 192 1,756 1,756 1,756 1,756
Destination 835 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $31,140 $23,160 $24,295 $26,455 $26,045
Total Invoice $29,454 $21,755 $22,734 $24,758 $24,522

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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: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,148
Model Year20162010201020102010
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionM6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,140$23,160$24,295$26,455$26,045
Adjustments for Features-4,275-5250-100-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$22,635$24,295$26,355$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,660$3,720$1,560
Total Invoice$29,454$21,755$22,734$24,758$24,522
Adjustments for Features-4,044-4930-94-1,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,410$21,262$22,734$24,664$22,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472$3,402$1,518

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

Model Year20162010201020102010
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
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 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Lane departure warning$200    
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Sunroof $900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass  $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
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, driver seat $50$50$50$50
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
No leather in second row$-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 
Total Value of Features$7,295$3,545$3,020$3,120$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$525$0$100$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,044-4930-94-1,742

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

Model Year20162010
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in101.5 in
Length154.1 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height48.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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