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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: $25,670

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,408

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $7,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $18,995 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,839 $18,235 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 375 375 375  
Proximity key 130        
Driver Assistance Package   695 695    
Navigation Package   1,325      
Connectivity Package   2,230      
Lighting Package   995 995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,690  
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 300 300 300  
Proximity key 112        
Driver Assistance Package   598 598    
Navigation Package   1,272      
Connectivity Package   2,142      
Lighting Package   856 856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,454  
Options (change) 570 5,855 2,300 2,300 235
Options (change) 464 5,353 1,939 1,939 185
Destination 875 820 820 820 820
Total Price $34,065 $25,670 $28,500 $29,530 $30,335
Total Invoice $32,178 $24,408 $27,125 $28,112 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,561
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$25,670$28,500$29,530$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-1,925-975-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$25,670$26,575$28,555$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$2,885$3,640
Total Invoice$32,178$24,408$27,125$28,112$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,2090-1,832-928-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,969$24,408$25,293$27,184$28,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$2,776$3,722

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

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350    
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 
911 assist$25    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
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$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
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   $150
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,670$4,390$6,315$5,365$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$1,925$975$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2090-1,832-928-984

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

Model Year20172015
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.2,860 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Rearview camera200No
SD Card slot25No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107559%
Total Not Requested75041%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested98047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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