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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: $4,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5ClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $29,155 $30,195
Base Invoice $21,044 $27,568 $28,548
Package 2 1,750    
Package 1 1,445    
Satellite radio 375    
iPod integration 199    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,770  
Package 2 1,626    
Package 1 1,342    
Satellite radio 331    
iPod integration 176    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,238  
Options (change) 3,769 3,770 0
Options (change) 3,475 3,238 0
Destination 640 875 875
Total Price $26,649 $33,800 $31,070
Total Invoice $25,159 $31,681 $29,423

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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: $3,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5ClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,649$33,800$31,070
Adjustments for Features-1200-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,529$33,800$29,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,230$0
Total Invoice$25,159$31,681$29,423
Adjustments for Features-1130-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,046$31,681$28,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,678$0

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

Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5ClubGrand Touring
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$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker$300  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power convertible top$4000  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $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 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,345$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1130-1,420

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

Model Year20072018
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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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%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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