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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,771

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $24,435
Base Invoice $26,683 $22,568
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sound and Nav Package 3,400  
2.0L I4 675  
Wind blocker 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,250
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sound and Nav Package 3,264  
2.0L I4 649  
Wind blocker 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Premium Package   1,074
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 5,675 3,130
Options (change) 5,369 2,643
Destination 795 560
Total Price $34,265 $28,125
Total Invoice $32,847 $25,771

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,323
Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$34,265$28,125
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$28,125
Total Invoice$32,847$25,771
Adjustments for Features-3,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,094$25,771

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

Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,990$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7530

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in91.7 in
Length168.4 in157.3 in
Width71.2 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,312 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft35.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested155051%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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