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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $23,323 $20,539 $22,075
Premium Package 2 1,250    
Suspension Package 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Sport Package   700  
Sunroof   900  
Premium Package 2 1,074    
Suspension Package 430    
Satellite radio 344    
Sport Package   672  
Sunroof   864  
Options (change) 2,180 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,848 1,536 0
Destination 670 770 770
Total Price $28,090 $23,765 $23,765
Total Invoice $25,841 $22,845 $22,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,971
Model Year200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,090$23,765$23,765
Adjustments for Features-2,055-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,035$22,865$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900
Total Invoice$25,841$22,845$22,845
Adjustments for Features-1,890-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,951$21,980$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,845$4,690$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,890-8650

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in104.4 in
Length157.3 in182.2 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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