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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: $30,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,191

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,385 $30,045 $36,595 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,250 $28,843 $35,131 $28,427
Lighting Package 995 995    
Cargo net 100 100 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 90
Proximity key       130
Door sill trim plates       150
Rear spoiler       350
Lighting Package 856 856    
Cargo net 80 80 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 72
Proximity key       112
Door sill trim plates       120
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 1,330 1,330 335 770
Options (change) 1,121 1,121 265 624
Destination 820 820 820 835
Total Price $30,535 $32,195 $37,750 $31,670
Total Invoice $29,191 $30,784 $36,216 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,535$32,195$37,750$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,850-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,535$30,820$34,900$31,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$4,365$0
Total Invoice$29,191$30,784$36,216$29,886
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-2,734-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,191$29,469$33,482$29,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$4,291$0

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

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $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 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information $25 $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row   $-300
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 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,180$8,655$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,850$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,315-2,734-557

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

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in90.9 in
Length167.5 in154.1 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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