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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $28,045 $30,745
Cargo net 50 100 100
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Door sill trim plates 150 240 240
Rear spoiler 350    
Proximity key 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Floor mats   235 235
Cargo net 40 80 80
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185
Door sill trim plates 120 200 200
Rear spoiler 280    
Proximity key 112    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 770 1,265 810
Options (change) 624 1,020 650
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $34,265 $30,305 $32,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,720
Model Year201720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,265$30,305$32,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,265$28,145$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,870

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

Model Year201720212021
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,245$7,405$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-27

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

Model Year20172021
ModelMX-5 MiataJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in105.7 in
Length154.1 in185.1 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height49.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
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 GLI Autobahn

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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