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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,400 $25,915 $26,779
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 375  
Body kit 1,145    
Floor mats   235 235
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 300  
Body kit 916    
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 3,690 845 470
Options (change) 3,079 670 370
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $30,850 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $28,229 $27,405 $27,969

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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: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,616
Model Year201020172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,850$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,850$25,740$28,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$28,229$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features0-2,792-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,229$24,613$27,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570

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

Model Year201020172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$8,840$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,792-786

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

Model Year20102017
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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