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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: $31,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $30,839 $23,035 $32,631
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Proximity key 130    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185
Proximity key 112    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 720 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 584 5,945 1,625
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $34,215 $31,000 $36,495
Total Invoice $32,298 $29,750 $35,026

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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: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year201720122012
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,215$31,000$36,495
Adjustments for Features-8900-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$31,000$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$32,298$29,750$35,026
Adjustments for Features-8400-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,458$29,750$33,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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  
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $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  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,345$4,455$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8400-1,872

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

Model Year20172012
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342581%
Total Not Requested82519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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