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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: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $26,995
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,915
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Rear spoiler 350 375
Proximity key 130  
Floor mats   235
All-weather floor mats 72 185
Rear spoiler 280 300
Proximity key 112  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 570 845
Options (change) 464 670
Destination 875 820
Total Price $34,065 $28,660
Total Invoice $32,178 $27,405

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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: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,585
Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,065$28,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$26,765
Total Invoice$32,178$27,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,178$25,593

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

Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,420$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,812

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

Model Year20172017
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in104.4 in
Length154.1 in183.3 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft315.7 ft3

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