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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: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,858

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $24,346 $30,619 $23,553
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235
Rear spoiler 350   375
Body kit 1,145    
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Rear spoiler 280   300
Body kit 916    
Options (change) 4,290 235 610
Options (change) 3,662 185 485
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $31,310 $32,950 $25,965
Total Invoice $28,678 $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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $390
Model Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6
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$31,310$32,950$25,965
Adjustments for Features-3,745-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,565$29,110$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,145$0
Total Invoice$28,678$31,624$24,858
Adjustments for Features-3,430-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,248$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 Year200920142014
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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$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
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75 $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,245$7,340$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,430-3,6850

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

Model Year20092014
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 headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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