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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,074

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,073

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $23,230
Base Invoice $30,964 $21,656
Cargo net 50 69
All-weather floor mats 90 185
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Autobahn Package   1,900
Navigation system   1,990
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 72 145
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Autobahn Package   1,759
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 640 4,144
Options (change) 512 3,717
Destination 875 700
Total Price $34,265 $28,074
Total Invoice $32,351 $26,073

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,666
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,838
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
TrimRF Grand TouringGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,265$28,074
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,740$28,074
Total Invoice$32,351$26,073
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,911$26,073

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / 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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$5,895$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in101.5 in
Length154.1 in165.8 in
Width68.3 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,976 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.541.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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