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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: $23,665

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,788

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $21,585 $23,390 $24,650
Base Invoice $24,686 $19,943 $21,606 $22,767
Convenience Package   1,055    
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Convenience Package   906    
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 0 1,485 430 430
Options (change) 0 1,250 344 344
Destination 700 595 595 595
Total Price $26,690 $23,665 $24,415 $25,675
Total Invoice $25,386 $21,788 $22,545 $23,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,690$23,665$24,415$25,675
Adjustments for Features-3,7950-150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,895$23,665$24,265$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$760
Total Invoice$25,386$21,788$22,545$23,706
Adjustments for Features-3,6100-139-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,776$21,788$22,406$22,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$618$764

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

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$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$200
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$7,540$3,745$3,895$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$0$150$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6100-139-1,154

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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 Year20092007
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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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