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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: $26,030

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,061

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $22,750 $25,090 $26,350
Base Invoice $28,699 $21,030 $23,185 $24,346
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
Wind blocker 500      
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
Wind blocker 400      
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,085 1,013 1,013
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Options (change) 1,600 2,610 1,450 1,450
Options (change) 1,456 2,361 1,293 1,293
Destination 820 670 670 670
Total Price $32,315 $26,030 $27,210 $28,470
Total Invoice $30,975 $24,061 $25,148 $26,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year2015200920092009
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,315$26,030$27,210$28,470
Adjustments for Features-4,6400-500-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$26,030$26,710$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$840
Total Invoice$30,975$24,061$25,148$26,309
Adjustments for Features-4,4480-462-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,527$24,061$24,686$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$769

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

Model Year2015200920092009
ModelBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimR-LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$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   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
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
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$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$9,340$4,700$5,200$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0$500$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4480-462-1,479

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,317 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata 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%

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%

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