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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: $24,600

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,211

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,165 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $20,907 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
All-weather floor mats 225 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 360 400 400 400
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash   500 500  
All-weather floor mats 175 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 280 320 320 320
6-speed automated manual 1,099      
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,204 565 1,040
Satellite radio   344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash   400 400  
Options (change) 1,685 3,640 1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,554 3,236 1,669 1,744
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $24,600 $28,430 $29,705 $30,350
Total Invoice $23,211 $26,727 $27,932 $28,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,173
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,600$28,430$29,705$30,350
Adjustments for Features0-365-365-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,600$28,065$29,340$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275$570
Total Invoice$23,211$26,727$27,932$28,615
Adjustments for Features0-343-343-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,211$26,384$27,589$26,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,205$614

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

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWolfsburg EditionSportClubGrand 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   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Roll bar $200$200$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 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
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   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
No leather in second row   $-300
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$4,705$5,070$5,070$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$365$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343-343-1,617

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

Model Year20102015
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.2,542 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 Sport

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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%

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%

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