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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,400 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Premium Package 1,650      
Suspension Package 500      
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 375    
Body kit 1,145      
Premium Package 1,417      
Suspension Package 430      
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 300    
Body kit 916      
Options (change) 3,690 610 235 235
Options (change) 3,079 485 185 185
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $30,850 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $28,229 $25,671 $30,879 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,210
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,850$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-2,520-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,850$24,040$29,655$28,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$28,229$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-2,652-2,418-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,229$23,019$28,461$27,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,442$4,540

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

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Convertible top$3000   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,395$8,165$7,915$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770$2,520$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,652-2,418-1,555

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

Model Year20102016
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in104.4 in
Length157.3 in183.3 in
Width67.7 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 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%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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