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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: $25,429

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,708

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,300 $26,710
Base Invoice $22,659 $24,714
Cold Weather Package 225  
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Cargo net 69 49
Suspension Package   500
Premium Package   1,650
Aluminum trim   515
Body kit   1,145
Cold Weather Package 199  
All-weather floor mats 145 36
Cargo net 55 39
Suspension Package   430
Premium Package   1,417
Aluminum trim   412
Body kit   916
Options (change) 479 3,904
Options (change) 399 3,250
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,429 $31,409
Total Invoice $23,708 $28,759

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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: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,429$31,409
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,429$28,444
Total Invoice$23,708$28,759
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,708$26,044

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

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Total Value of Features$2,355$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,715

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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 Year20082011
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,442 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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