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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: $25,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,872

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $21,044 $22,568 $24,654
Package 2 1,750    
Package 1 1,445    
Satellite radio 375 430  
CD changer, remote 499    
CD changer, in-dash   500 500
Package 2 1,626    
Package 1 1,342    
Satellite radio 331 344  
CD changer, remote 340    
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Options (change) 4,069 930 500
Options (change) 3,639 744 400
Destination 640 560 560
Total Price $26,949 $25,925 $27,760
Total Invoice $25,323 $23,872 $25,614

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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: $2,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,551
Model Year200720062006
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,949$25,925$27,760
Adjustments for Features-3,1950-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,754$25,925$26,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285
Total Invoice$25,323$23,872$25,614
Adjustments for Features-3,0020-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,321$23,872$24,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312

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

Model Year200720062006
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar $200$200
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$4,095$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0020-1,430

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

Model Year20072006
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4515100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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