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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: $26,170

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,796

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $25,295 $29,155 $30,195
Base Invoice $24,686 $23,921 $27,568 $28,548
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 700 875 875 875
Total Price $26,690 $26,170 $30,030 $31,070
Total Invoice $25,386 $24,796 $28,443 $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 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,690$26,170$30,030$31,070
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-1,200-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$26,170$28,830$27,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,660$1,600
Total Invoice$25,386$24,796$28,443$29,423
Adjustments for Features-1,7070-1,137-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,679$24,796$27,306$26,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,502

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5LSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$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   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Power convertible top$4000   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$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
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,240$5,445$6,645$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$1,200$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7070-1,137-3,125

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

Model Year20092018
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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