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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,517

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,347

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $24,435
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $22,568
Package 2 2,885    
Cargo net 69 69 40
All-weather floor mats 99 99 75
Rear spoiler 479 479 350
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Satellite radio   375 430
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
CD changer, in-dash     500
Premium Package     1,250
Aluminum trim     435
Body kit     1,145
Package 2 2,636    
Cargo net 55 55 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60
Rear spoiler 310 310 280
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Satellite radio   331 344
6-speed shiftable automatic     945
CD changer, in-dash     400
Premium Package     1,074
Aluminum trim     348
Body kit     916
Options (change) 4,607 2,097 5,325
Options (change) 4,138 1,833 4,399
Destination 630 630 560
Total Price $28,827 $26,517 $30,320
Total Invoice $26,470 $24,347 $27,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4200hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,827$26,517$30,320
Adjustments for Features-3,2150-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,612$26,517$27,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$26,470$24,347$27,527
Adjustments for Features-2,9520-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,518$24,347$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$829$0

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

Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,865$3,650$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9520-2,174

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

Model Year20062006
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in91.7 in
Length179.3 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

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
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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