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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: $27,700

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $1,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $27,195 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Premium Package 2 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Cargo net 40 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 350        
Satellite radio 430        
Body kit 1,145        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130      
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240 240 240
Premium Package 2 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Cargo net 32 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 280        
Satellite radio 344        
Body kit 916        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100      
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200 200 200
Options (change) 3,760 940 810 810 810
Options (change) 3,112 750 650 650 650
Destination 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $29,670 $29,030 $27,700 $28,700 $30,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,683
Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,670$29,030$27,700$28,700$30,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,835-1,610-1,610-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$25,195$26,090$27,090$28,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$895$1,895$3,245

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

Model Year20082019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL PremiumGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$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$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Sunroof $900$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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,545$9,380$7,155$7,155$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,835$1,610$1,610$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-90-87-123

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

Model Year20082019
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in105.7 in
Length157.3 in185.1 in
Width67.7 in70.8 in
Height49.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

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 GLI S

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 GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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 GLI Autobahn

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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