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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: $30,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,259

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $26,710
Base Invoice $26,683 $24,714
Sound and Nav Package 3,400  
Wind blocker 500  
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   400
Sound and Nav Package 3,264  
Wind blocker 400  
Premium Package   1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 3,900 3,150
Options (change) 3,664 2,750
Destination 795 795
Total Price $32,490 $30,655
Total Invoice $31,142 $28,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $544
Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,490$30,655
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$30,655
Total Invoice$31,142$28,259
Adjustments for Features-2,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,803$28,259

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

Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,090$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3390

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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 Year20132011
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 Weight3,265 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 controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

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