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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,170

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,095

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362
Premium Package 1,250          
Suspension Package 500          
Cargo net 40 40 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 350 375      
Satellite radio 430          
Body kit 1,145 1,145        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130  
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Premium Package 1,074          
Suspension Package 430          
Cargo net 32 32 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 280 300      
Satellite radio 344          
Body kit 916 916        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100  
Floor mats     185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,790 1,610 1,075 700 700 570
Options (change) 3,136 1,288 850 550 550 450
Destination 560 560 850 850 850 850
Total Price $28,785 $28,870 $23,170 $24,795 $27,795 $30,965
Total Invoice $26,264 $26,502 $22,095 $23,715 $26,595 $29,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,310
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,785$28,870$23,170$24,795$27,795$30,965
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,020-750-4,130-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$27,850$23,095$24,795$23,665$27,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$1,700$570$4,090
Total Invoice$26,264$26,502$22,095$23,715$26,595$29,662
Adjustments for Features-931-936-720-3,952-3,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,333$25,566$22,023$23,715$22,643$26,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0$1,692$620$4,018

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter    $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Black grille (optional)   $0  
Body kit$0$0   $0
Convertible top$3000$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Sunroof  $900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,595$5,595$4,650$4,575$8,705$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,020$75$0$4,130$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-931-936-720-3,952-3,621

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in104.4 in
Length157.3 in183.3 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE Sport

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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