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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: $27,229

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,297

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,300 $30,065
Base Invoice $22,659 $28,427
Cold Weather Package 225  
Cargo net 69 50
All-weather floor mats 185 90
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Door sill trim plates   150
Cold Weather Package 199  
Cargo net 55 40
All-weather floor mats 145 72
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 2,279 290
Options (change) 1,988 232
Destination 650 835
Total Price $27,229 $31,190
Total Invoice $25,297 $29,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year20082016
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,229$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,229$27,200
Total Invoice$25,297$29,494
Adjustments for Features0-3,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,297$25,721

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

Model Year20082016
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 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Convertible top $3000
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
USB port $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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,773

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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 Year20082016
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,333 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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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%

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