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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: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $23,695
Base Invoice $30,839 $22,747
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Door sill trim plates 150  
Rear spoiler 350  
Proximity key 130  
Autobahn Package   5,530
All-weather floor mats 72 176
Door sill trim plates 120  
Rear spoiler 280  
Proximity key 112  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 720 5,765
Options (change) 584 5,486
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,215 $30,230
Total Invoice $32,298 $29,003

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,215$30,230
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$30,230
Total Invoice$32,298$29,003
Adjustments for Features-7220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,576$29,003

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

Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $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 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Total Value of Features$5,295$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7220

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

Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in101.5 in
Length154.1 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

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