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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: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $30,964 $33,667 $0
Cargo net 50 100 100
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Cargo net 40 80 80
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Options (change) 640 335 335
Options (change) 512 265 265
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $34,265 $36,255 $40,970
Total Invoice $32,351 $34,782 $1,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,389
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$34,265$36,255$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,560-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,265$31,695$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,640
Total Invoice$32,351$34,782$1,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,351$30,407$962
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,445$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,745$9,305$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,560$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,375-153

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

Model Year20182018
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.2,946 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%

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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