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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: $24,614

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,220

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Heated front seats 225        
CD changer, remote 499 499      
Convenience Package     1,080    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash     500 500  
Heated front seats 199        
CD changer, remote 340 340      
Convenience Package     928    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash     400 400  
Options (change) 724 499 2,010 930 430
Options (change) 539 340 1,672 744 344
Destination 650 640 820 820 820
Total Price $24,614 $26,879 $26,800 $28,655 $28,800
Total Invoice $23,220 $25,426 $25,163 $27,007 $27,215

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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: $3,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 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$26,800$28,655$28,800
Adjustments for Features-1,770-3,3200-150-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,844$23,559$26,800$28,505$27,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$1,705$500
Total Invoice$23,220$25,426$25,163$27,007$27,215
Adjustments for Features-1,670-3,1410-141-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,550$22,285$25,163$26,866$25,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$1,703$635

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

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSSESportClubGrand 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   
Universal garage door opener    $100
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   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
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$6,140$7,690$4,370$4,520$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$3,320$0$150$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,670-3,1410-141-1,417

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

Model Year20082015
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.2,448 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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