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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,150

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,517

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $30,195
Base Invoice $26,917 $28,548
Premium Package 2,500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Floor mats 130  
Wind blocker 500  
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Premium Package 2,150  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Floor mats 100  
Wind blocker 400  
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 3,260 1,575
Options (change) 2,750 1,416
Destination 850 875
Total Price $32,150 $32,645
Total Invoice $30,517 $30,839

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,852
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,150$32,645
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$32,645
Total Invoice$30,517$30,839
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,987$30,839

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimSEGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
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
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,590$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5300

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

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in90.9 in
Length168.4 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,225 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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