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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: $28,267

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,866

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,790 $27,100
Base Invoice $21,884 $25,617
Package 2 3,200  
All-weather floor mats 99 45
Cargo net 69 49
Rear spoiler 479 400
Premium Package   1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Aluminum trim   515
Body kit   1,145
Package 2 2,923  
All-weather floor mats 64 36
Cargo net 55 39
Rear spoiler 310 320
Premium Package   1,194
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Aluminum trim   412
Body kit   916
Options (change) 3,847 4,644
Options (change) 3,352 3,956
Destination 630 795
Total Price $28,267 $32,539
Total Invoice $25,866 $30,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,701
Model Year20062012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,267$32,539
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,267$30,609
Total Invoice$25,866$30,368
Adjustments for Features0-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,866$28,567

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

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,801

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20062012
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 Weight3,259 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested134047%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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