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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: $29,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,395 $25,240
Base Invoice $28,219 $23,323
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sound and Nav Package 4,400  
Wind blocker 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package 2   1,250
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sound and Nav Package 4,224  
Wind blocker 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Premium Package 2   1,074
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 6,000 3,130
Options (change) 5,680 2,710
Destination 820 670
Total Price $36,215 $29,040
Total Invoice $34,719 $26,703

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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: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$36,215$29,040
Adjustments for Features-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$29,040
Total Invoice$34,719$26,703
Adjustments for Features-4,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,911$26,703

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

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineGrand 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 
Remote app$25 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$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, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,615$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8080

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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 Year20142008
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 Weight3,274 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested185050%
Total Not Requested187550%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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