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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $27,100
Base Invoice $20,696 $25,617
Package 2 1,705  
Package 1 1,325  
Satellite radio 375 430
CD changer, remote 499  
Package 2 1,584  
Package 1 1,231  
Satellite radio 331 344
CD changer, remote 340  
Options (change) 3,904 430
Options (change) 3,486 344
Destination 630 795
Total Price $26,654 $28,325
Total Invoice $24,812 $26,756

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,654$28,325
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,984$28,325
Total Invoice$24,812$26,756
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,257$26,756

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

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Roll bar $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Total Value of Features$6,190$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5550

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

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in91.7 in
Length161.1 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height59.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2004%
Total Not Requested431596%

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