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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: $24,340

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $274

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,365

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Heated front seats 225        
CD changer, remote 499 499      
CD changer, in-dash     500    
Convenience Package     1,105    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Heated front seats 199        
CD changer, remote 340 340      
CD changer, in-dash     400    
Convenience Package     949    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 724 499 2,035 430 430
Options (change) 539 340 1,693 344 344
Destination 650 640 670 670 670
Total Price $24,614 $26,879 $24,340 $25,030 $26,340
Total Invoice $23,220 $25,426 $22,365 $23,130 $24,337

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,614$26,879$24,340$25,030$26,340
Adjustments for Features-2,520-4,0700-150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,094$22,809$24,340$24,880$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$540$950
Total Invoice$23,220$25,426$22,365$23,130$24,337
Adjustments for Features-2,377-3,8500-139-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,843$21,576$22,365$22,991$23,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$626$1,002

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Wind blocker $300   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Brake assist$50$50   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Stability control$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,290$4,220$4,370$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$4,070$0$150$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,377-3,8500-139-970

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

Model Year20082008
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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