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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $30,839 $20,539 $22,075
Proximity key 130    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Proximity key 112    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 130 900 1,200
Options (change) 112 864 1,152
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $33,625 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $31,826 $22,173 $23,997

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667
Model Year201720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,625$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,1550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$31,826$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,9860-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,840$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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

Model Year201720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSELTDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,370$3,215$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9860-144

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

Model Year20172011
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in104.4 in
Length154.1 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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