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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: $27,375

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,126

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,840 $28,040 $32,090 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $25,766 $26,917 $30,807 $22,568 $24,654
Floor mats 130 130 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130    
Xenon HID headlights 895        
Wind blocker 500 500 500    
Premium Package       1,600  
Rear spoiler       350 350
Satellite radio       430  
Floor mats 100 100 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100    
Xenon HID headlights 770        
Wind blocker 400 400 400    
Premium Package       1,374  
Rear spoiler       280 280
Satellite radio       344  
Options (change) 1,655 760 760 2,380 350
Options (change) 1,370 600 600 1,998 280
Destination 850 850 850 560 560
Total Price $29,345 $29,650 $33,700 $27,375 $27,610
Total Invoice $27,986 $28,367 $32,257 $25,126 $25,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,470
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,345$29,650$33,700$27,375$27,610
Adjustments for Features-4,540-4,615-4,79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,805$25,035$28,910$27,375$27,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$4,105$0$235
Total Invoice$27,986$28,367$32,257$25,126$25,494
Adjustments for Features-4,330-4,415-4,58500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,656$23,952$27,672$25,126$25,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$4,016$0$368

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

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app $25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Wind blocker$300$300$300  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,165$10,240$10,415$5,625$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,540$4,615$4,790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,330-4,415-4,58500

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,226 lb.2,442 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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