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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: $26,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $4

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,231

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,165 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435
Base Invoice $20,907 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568
All-weather floor mats 225 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 360 350 350 350
Body kit 1,999 1,145 1,145 1,145
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
CD changer, in-dash   500 500 500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
All-weather floor mats 175 60 60 60
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 280
Body kit 1,685 916 916 916
6-speed automated manual 1,099      
CD changer, in-dash   400 400 400
6-speed shiftable automatic   945 945 945
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 3,684 3,600 3,600 3,600
Options (change) 3,239 2,945 2,945 2,945
Destination 750 560 560 560
Total Price $26,599 $26,595 $27,095 $28,595
Total Invoice $24,896 $24,231 $24,692 $26,073

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year2010200620062006
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,599$26,595$27,095$28,595
Adjustments for Features-28500-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,314$26,595$27,095$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,100
Total Invoice$24,896$24,231$24,692$26,073
Adjustments for Features-26700-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,629$24,231$24,692$25,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$461$1,021

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

Model Year2010200620062006
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringSportGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200   
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   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,205$4,920$4,920$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-26700-821

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

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,352 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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