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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: $23,178

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,076

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $20,340
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $18,526
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package 4,470    
Cargo net 50 50 69
All-weather floor mats 90 90 99
Leather Package     800
Luxury Package     1,240
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package 3,840    
Cargo net 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 72 72 64
Leather Package     706
Luxury Package     1,095
Options (change) 4,610 140 2,208
Options (change) 3,952 112 1,920
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $37,395 $33,765 $23,178
Total Invoice $34,996 $31,951 $21,076

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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: $5,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,328
Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,395$33,765$23,178
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,090$28,960$23,178
Cost Above Minimum$5,130$0$0
Total Invoice$34,996$31,951$21,076
Adjustments for Features-3,093-4,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,903$27,404$21,076
Cost Above Minimum$4,499$0$0

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

Model Year201820182006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$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 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,995$7,495$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,093-4,5470

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in98.9 in
Length154.1 in164.9 in
Width68.3 in68.3 in
Height49.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.541.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1000105%
Total Not Requested-50-5%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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