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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: $29,345

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,986

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,840 $28,040 $32,090 $27,350
Base Invoice $25,766 $26,917 $30,807 $25,854
Floor mats 130 130 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 895      
Wind blocker 500 500 500  
Premium Package       1,390
Suspension Package       650
Rear spoiler       400
Floor mats 100 100 100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 770      
Wind blocker 400 400 400  
Premium Package       1,194
Suspension Package       558
Rear spoiler       320
Options (change) 1,655 760 760 2,440
Options (change) 1,370 600 600 2,072
Destination 850 850 850 795
Total Price $29,345 $29,650 $33,700 $30,585
Total Invoice $27,986 $28,367 $32,257 $28,721

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,230
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,345$29,650$33,700$30,585
Adjustments for Features-3,665-3,740-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$25,910$29,785$30,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$4,105$0
Total Invoice$27,986$28,367$32,257$28,721
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,578-3,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,491$24,789$28,510$28,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$298$4,019$0

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

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMX-5 Miata
TrimCoastSEDuneGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small   $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  
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row   $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,615$9,690$9,865$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$3,740$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,495-3,578-3,7470

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

Model Year20182013
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.2,448 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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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