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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: $31,350

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,360

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $27,550
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $26,041
Autobahn Package 6,200    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 50
Suspension Package     650
Premium Package     1,390
Rear spoiler     400
Aluminum trim     515
Autobahn Package 5,952    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 40
Suspension Package     558
Premium Package     1,194
Rear spoiler     320
Aluminum trim     412
Options (change) 6,435 235 3,005
Options (change) 6,137 185 2,524
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $32,025 $35,825 $31,350
Total Invoice $30,735 $34,383 $29,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,053
Model Year201320132014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4256hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,025$35,825$31,350
Adjustments for Features-335-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$35,040$31,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$30,735$34,383$29,360
Adjustments for Features-322-7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,413$33,630$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,217$0

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

Model Year201320132014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,555$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-322-7530

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

Model Year20132014
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,448 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested197549%
Total Not Requested207551%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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