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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: $30,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,191

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,065 $28,385 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $28,427 $27,250 $28,843 $35,131
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350      
Proximity key 130      
Lighting Package   995 995  
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280      
Proximity key 112      
Lighting Package   856 856  
Options (change) 770 1,330 1,330 335
Options (change) 624 1,121 1,121 265
Destination 835 820 820 820
Total Price $31,670 $30,535 $32,195 $37,750
Total Invoice $29,886 $29,191 $30,784 $36,216

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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: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,670$30,535$32,195$37,750
Adjustments for Features-5900-1,375-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$30,535$30,820$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$4,365
Total Invoice$29,886$29,191$30,784$36,216
Adjustments for Features-5570-1,315-2,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,329$29,191$29,469$33,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$278$4,291

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

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
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 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system$600 $600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25 $25 
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row$-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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,395$5,805$7,180$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0$1,375$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5570-1,315-2,734

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in103.8 in
Length154.1 in167.5 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height48.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.652.7 ft3

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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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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