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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $354

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,364

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $32,990
Base Invoice $30,839 $31,283
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50 69
All-weather floor mats 90 185
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 72 145
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,845 2,054
Options (change) 1,650 1,789
Destination 875 650
Total Price $35,340 $35,694
Total Invoice $33,364 $33,722

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $431
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,340$35,694
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$34,859
Total Invoice$33,364$33,722
Adjustments for Features0-789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,364$32,933

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringR32
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,395$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-789

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in101.5 in
Length154.1 in165.8 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.541.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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