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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: $31,858

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $737

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,443

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,110 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,434 $28,427
Package 2 3,500  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Cargo net 69 50
All-weather floor mats 185 90
Rear spoiler 479 350
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Package 2 3,197  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Cargo net 55 40
All-weather floor mats 145 72
Rear spoiler 310 280
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 7,108 1,695
Options (change) 6,369 1,530
Destination 640 835
Total Price $31,858 $32,595
Total Invoice $29,443 $30,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $838
Model Year20072016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,858$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,858$30,280
Total Invoice$29,443$30,792
Adjustments for Features0-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,443$28,605

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

Model Year20072016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$5,330$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,187

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

Model Year20072016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in90.9 in
Length179.3 in154.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested169053%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10029%
Total Not Requested25071%

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