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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: $21,455

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,528

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $4,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $26,905 $27,550 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,424 $25,433 $26,041 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Convenience Package 1,080     1,350        
All-weather floor mats 50 50 50 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 400 400 400 375 375 375 375 375
Satellite radio 430 430 430          
CD changer, in-dash 500 500            
Convenience Package 928     1,296        
All-weather floor mats 40 40 40 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 320 320 320 300 300 300 300 300
Satellite radio 344 344 344          
CD changer, in-dash 400 400            
Options (change) 2,460 1,380 880 1,960 610 610 610 610
Options (change) 2,032 1,104 704 1,781 485 485 485 485
Destination 795 795 795 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $26,975 $29,080 $29,225 $21,455 $24,155 $24,825 $26,185 $25,125
Total Invoice $25,251 $27,332 $27,540 $20,528 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20142014201420122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,975$29,080$29,225$21,455$24,155$24,825$26,185$25,125
Adjustments for Features-1,780-1,930-3,2800-450-2,500-3,600-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$27,150$25,945$21,455$23,705$22,325$22,585$24,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,955$750$0$2,250$870$1,130$2,885
Total Invoice$25,251$27,332$27,540$20,528$23,119$23,762$25,068$24,050
Adjustments for Features-1,666-1,814-3,0910-431-2,393-3,446-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,585$25,518$24,449$20,528$22,688$21,369$21,622$23,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$864$0$2,160$841$1,094$2,771

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

Model Year20142014201420122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportClubGrand TouringSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 $0  
6-speed manual $150$150 $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
RWD$0$0$0     
FWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100     
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225$225
Roll bar$200$200$200     
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200     
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0     
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000     
Sunroof     $900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325$325$325
CD player   $125$125   
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$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$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100     
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$4,245$4,395$5,745$2,465$2,915$4,965$6,065$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$1,930$3,280$0$450$2,500$3,600$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,666-1,814-3,0910-431-2,393-3,446-751

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight2,448 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

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