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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,964 $29,933 $22,987
All-weather floor mats 90 235 235
Rear spoiler 350   375
Autobahn Package     2,250
Navigation Package     2,005
All-weather floor mats 72 185 185
Rear spoiler 280   300
Autobahn Package     2,160
Navigation Package     1,925
Options (change) 440 235 4,865
Options (change) 352 185 4,570
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $34,065 $32,210 $29,605
Total Invoice $32,191 $30,913 $28,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year201820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$32,210$29,605
Adjustments for Features-1,105-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$31,610$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$32,191$30,913$28,352
Adjustments for Features-1,044-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,147$30,337$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0

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

Model Year201820132013
ModelMX-5 MiataJettaJetta
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200 
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  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50 $50
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  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer$75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,145$5,640$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,044-5760

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

Model Year20182013
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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