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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: $31,425

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,159

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,200 $34,195 $32,620
Base Invoice $23,232 $32,827 $30,839
Autobahn Package 6,195    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Rear spoiler     350
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Autobahn Package 5,947    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 72
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Rear spoiler     280
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 6,430 1,955 720
Options (change) 6,132 1,836 584
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $31,425 $36,945 $34,215
Total Invoice $30,159 $35,458 $32,298

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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: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year201320132017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,425$36,945$34,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$34,995$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,159$35,458$32,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,159$33,586$31,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,455$6,405$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-840

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

Model Year20132017
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in90.9 in
Length165.4 in154.1 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342581%
Total Not Requested82519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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