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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: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,044 $28,427
Package 2 1,750  
Package 1 1,445  
Satellite radio 375  
iPod integration 199  
Package 2 1,626  
Package 1 1,342  
Satellite radio 331  
iPod integration 176  
Options (change) 3,769 0
Options (change) 3,475 0
Destination 640 875
Total Price $26,649 $30,940
Total Invoice $25,159 $29,302

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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: $3,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,073
Model Year20072017
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,649$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,649$29,810
Total Invoice$25,159$29,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,159$28,232

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

Model Year20072017
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 
911 assist $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,070

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20072017
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in90.9 in
Length161.1 in154.1 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.1 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested2004%
Total Not Requested431596%

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