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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $36,945
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Rear spoiler 350  
Proximity key 130  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 72 185
Rear spoiler 280  
Proximity key 112  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Options (change) 770 335
Options (change) 624 265
Destination 875 995
Total Price $34,265 $38,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,228
Model Year20172021
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,265$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,265$33,715

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

Model Year20172021
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote app $25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,445$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-150

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

Model Year20172021
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in103.8 in
Length154.1 in167.6 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height49.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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
4.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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