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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: $31,600

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,654

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,095 $27,350
Base Invoice $24,091 $25,854
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver's Edition 4,600  
All-weather floor mats 235 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,390
Rear spoiler   400
Aluminum trim   515
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver's Edition 4,416  
All-weather floor mats 185 40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Premium Package   1,194
Rear spoiler   320
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 5,935 3,455
Options (change) 5,657 3,005
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,850 $31,600
Total Invoice $30,568 $29,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $473
Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,850$31,600
Adjustments for Features-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$31,600
Total Invoice$30,568$29,654
Adjustments for Features-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,127$29,654

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

Model Year20142013
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 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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$5,755$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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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 Year20142013
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.2,542 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested165054%

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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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