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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,325

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,295 $26,350
Base Invoice $23,323 $24,346
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 45
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,650
Rear spoiler   350
Aluminum trim   515
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 176 36
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Premium Package   1,417
Rear spoiler   280
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 1,335 3,660
Options (change) 1,232 3,158
Destination 770 670
Total Price $26,400 $30,680
Total Invoice $25,325 $28,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,400$30,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,400$28,040
Total Invoice$25,325$28,174
Adjustments for Features0-2,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,325$25,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$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
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,180$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,424

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in91.7 in
Length165.4 in157.3 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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