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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: $32,645

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,839

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $30,195
Base Invoice $26,683 $28,548
Sound and Nav Package 3,400  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Wind blocker 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
Sound and Nav Package 3,264  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Wind blocker 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 5,000 1,575
Options (change) 4,720 1,416
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,590 $32,645
Total Invoice $32,198 $30,839

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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: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3
Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimTurboGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,590$32,645
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,175$32,645
Total Invoice$32,198$30,839
Adjustments for Features-1,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,842$30,839

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

Model Year20132018
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,515$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3560

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

Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in90.9 in
Length168.4 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,312 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

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
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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