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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: $25,855

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,323

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $24,686 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Convenience Package   1,160    
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Convenience Package   996    
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 0 1,590 430 430
Options (change) 0 1,340 344 344
Destination 700 795 795 795
Total Price $26,690 $25,855 $27,055 $28,325
Total Invoice $25,386 $24,323 $25,554 $26,756

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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: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,857
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5167hp I4167hp I4167hp 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$25,855$27,055$28,325
Adjustments for Features-3,0700-650-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,620$25,855$26,405$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$720
Total Invoice$25,386$24,323$25,554$26,756
Adjustments for Features-2,9200-614-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,466$24,323$24,940$25,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617$780

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

Model Year2009201220122012
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   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
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   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
No leather in second row   $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$7,090$4,020$4,670$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$0$650$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9200-614-1,653

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

Model Year20092012
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
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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