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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: $25,965

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,858

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $23,323 $30,619 $23,553
Premium Package 1 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235
Rear spoiler 350   375
Satellite radio 430    
Body kit 1,145    
Premium Package 1 1,374    
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Rear spoiler 280   300
Satellite radio 344    
Body kit 916    
Options (change) 3,570 235 610
Options (change) 2,950 185 485
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $29,480 $32,950 $25,965
Total Invoice $26,943 $31,624 $24,858

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year200820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,480$32,950$25,965
Adjustments for Features-2,195-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,285$29,110$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,145$0
Total Invoice$26,943$31,624$24,858
Adjustments for Features-2,006-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$27,939$24,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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

Model Year200820142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
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
Rearview camera $200 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,045$7,690$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,006-3,6850

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

Model Year20082014
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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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