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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: $31,290

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,135 $35,650 $30,065
Base Invoice $28,930 $34,225 $28,427
Cargo net 100 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler     350
Cargo net 80 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 185 72
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 335 335 770
Options (change) 265 265 624
Destination 820 820 835
Total Price $31,290 $36,805 $31,670
Total Invoice $30,015 $35,310 $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 Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4292hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,290$36,805$31,670
Adjustments for Features-435-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,855$35,420$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,565$0
Total Invoice$30,015$35,310$29,886
Adjustments for Features-417-1,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,598$33,981$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,383$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $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 
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,705$7,655$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-417-1,3290

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

Model Year20162016
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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