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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,095 $30,065
Base Invoice $24,091 $28,427
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver's Edition 4,600  
All-weather floor mats 235 90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler   350
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver's Edition 4,416  
All-weather floor mats 185 72
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 5,935 1,795
Options (change) 5,657 1,610
Destination 820 835
Total Price $31,850 $32,695
Total Invoice $30,568 $30,872

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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: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,127
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,850$32,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$31,180
Total Invoice$30,568$30,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$29,441

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

Model Year20142016
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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$5,680$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,431

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

Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in90.9 in
Length165.4 in154.1 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested10029%
Total Not Requested25071%

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