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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: $29,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,057

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,385 $30,045 $36,595 $24,650
Base Invoice $27,250 $28,843 $35,131 $22,767
Lighting Package 995 995    
Cargo net 100 100 100 40
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 45
Premium Package 2       1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Body kit       1,145
Lighting Package 856 856    
Cargo net 80 80 80 32
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 36
Premium Package 2       1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,013
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Body kit       916
Options (change) 1,330 1,330 335 4,360
Options (change) 1,121 1,121 265 3,695
Destination 820 820 820 595
Total Price $30,535 $32,195 $37,750 $29,605
Total Invoice $29,191 $30,784 $36,216 $27,057

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,097
Model Year2015201520152007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,535$32,195$37,750$29,605
Adjustments for Features-1,085-2,460-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,450$29,735$33,665$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$4,215$0
Total Invoice$29,191$30,784$36,216$27,057
Adjustments for Features-1,037-2,352-3,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,154$28,432$32,297$27,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$4,143$0

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

Model Year2015201520152007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,255$8,880$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$2,460$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,037-2,352-3,9190

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

Model Year20152007
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in91.7 in
Length167.5 in157.3 in
Width70.8 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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