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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: $32,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,800

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-Line SELGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $30,065
Base Invoice $33,553 $28,427
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Wind blocker 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Wind blocker 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 1,600 1,705
Options (change) 1,456 1,538
Destination 820 835
Total Price $37,370 $32,605
Total Invoice $35,829 $30,800

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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: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-Line SELGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$37,370$32,605
Adjustments for Features-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$32,605
Total Invoice$35,829$30,800
Adjustments for Features-3,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,651$30,800

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

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimR-Line SELGrand 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 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $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, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,790$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1780

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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 Year20162016
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 Weight3,317 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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