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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: $27,450

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,943

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $26,683 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Wind blocker 500      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400 400
Wind blocker 400      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,204 565 1,040
Rear spoiler   320 320 320
Options (change) 500 2,660 1,000 1,500
Options (change) 400 2,452 885 1,360
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $29,090 $27,450 $28,725 $29,870
Total Invoice $27,878 $25,943 $27,148 $28,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $571
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,090$27,450$28,725$29,870
Adjustments for Features-2,61500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,475$27,450$28,725$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275$870
Total Invoice$27,878$25,943$27,148$28,231
Adjustments for Features-2,50600-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,372$25,943$27,148$26,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205$823

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

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboSportClubGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
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
Wind blocker$300   
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
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$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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100   
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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,540$4,925$4,925$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,50600-1,465

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

Model Year20132015
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.2,542 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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%

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%

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