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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: $29,935

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,614

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $27,785
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $26,673
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 90 90 235
Door sill trim plates 150 150  
Rear spoiler   350  
Lighting Package     995
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Cargo net 40 40 80
All-weather floor mats 72 72 185
Door sill trim plates 120 120  
Rear spoiler   280  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 4,060 640 1,330
Options (change) 3,470 512 1,121
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $36,845 $34,265 $29,935
Total Invoice $34,514 $32,351 $28,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year201820182015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,845$34,265$29,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$32,565$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$4,280$0$0
Total Invoice$34,514$32,351$28,614
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,514$30,746$27,314
Cost Above Minimum$3,768$0$0

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

Model Year201820182015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Remote app  $25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $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$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$4,720$6,420$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605-1,300

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

Model Year20182015
ModelMX-5 MiataGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in103.8 in
Length154.1 in167.5 in
Width68.3 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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