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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: $23,735

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $5,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,565

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $4,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,854 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362
Cargo net 50 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 50 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 400 375      
Satellite radio 430        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130  
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240 240 240
Cargo net 40 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 40 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 320 300      
Satellite radio 344        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270 270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100  
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200 200 200
Options (change) 930 1,640 1,265 1,265 810
Options (change) 744 1,320 1,020 1,020 650
Destination 795 850 850 850 850
Total Price $29,075 $23,735 $25,360 $28,360 $31,205
Total Invoice $27,393 $22,565 $24,185 $27,065 $29,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,433
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,075$23,735$25,360$28,360$31,205
Adjustments for Features-495-750-4,130-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,580$23,660$25,360$24,230$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700$570$3,940
Total Invoice$27,393$22,565$24,185$27,065$29,862
Adjustments for Features-466-710-3,941-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,927$22,494$24,185$23,124$26,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,691$630$3,918

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

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGrand Touring1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $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
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Body kit    $0
Convertible top$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof $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
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
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
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$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$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$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,170$4,750$4,675$8,805$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$75$0$4,130$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-466-710-3,941-3,450

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

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,448 lb.2,931 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
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 1.8T SE Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 2.0T GLI

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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