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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: $26,395

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,009

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimRSport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,590 $21,635
Base Invoice $33,207 $20,002
All-weather floor mats 235 45
CD changer, in-dash   500
Convenience Package   1,105
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Aluminum trim   515
Body kit   1,145
All-weather floor mats 185 36
CD changer, in-dash   400
Convenience Package   949
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Aluminum trim   412
Body kit   916
Options (change) 235 4,090
Options (change) 185 3,337
Destination 770 670
Total Price $35,595 $26,395
Total Invoice $34,162 $24,009

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,897
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimRSport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine256hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$35,595$26,395
Adjustments for Features-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,160$26,395
Total Invoice$34,162$24,009
Adjustments for Features-4,2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,906$24,009

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

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimRSport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,030$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2560

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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 Year20122008
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 Weight3,326 lb.2,441 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 Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

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