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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: $24,155

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,119

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $4,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,346 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Premium Package 1,650        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 375 375 375 375
Premium Package 1,417        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013        
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,145 610 610 610 610
Options (change) 2,746 485 485 485 485
Destination 670 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,165 $24,155 $24,825 $26,185 $25,125
Total Invoice $27,762 $23,119 $23,762 $25,068 $24,050

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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: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,165$24,155$24,825$26,185$25,125
Adjustments for Features-4,7300-2,050-3,150-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,435$24,155$22,775$23,035$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$27,762$23,119$23,762$25,068$24,050
Adjustments for Features-4,3530-1,962-3,016-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,409$23,119$21,800$22,052$23,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,319$0$252$1,929

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

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Convertible top$3000    
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325
CD player $125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Compass    $0
Fog lights$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,245$2,515$4,565$5,665$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$0$2,050$3,150$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3530-1,962-3,016-321

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

Model Year20092012
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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