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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: $30,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,341

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,625 $30,135 $35,650 $26,410
Base Invoice $27,481 $28,930 $34,225 $24,400
Lighting Package 995 995    
Cargo net 100 100 100 40
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 45
Suspension Package       500
Premium Package       1,650
Bright-finished fuel door       100
Rear spoiler       350
Body kit       1,145
Lighting Package 856 856    
Cargo net 80 80 80 32
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 36
Suspension Package       430
Premium Package       1,417
Bright-finished fuel door       80
Rear spoiler       280
Body kit       916
Options (change) 1,330 1,330 335 3,830
Options (change) 1,121 1,121 265 3,191
Destination 820 820 820 750
Total Price $30,775 $32,285 $36,805 $30,990
Total Invoice $29,422 $30,871 $35,310 $28,341

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4210hp I4292hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
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$30,775$32,285$36,805$30,990
Adjustments for Features-1,385-2,760-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$29,525$33,745$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$4,355$0
Total Invoice$29,422$30,871$35,310$28,341
Adjustments for Features-1,324-2,639-2,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,098$28,232$32,374$28,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$4,276$0

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

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
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 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
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  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,455$7,755$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$2,760$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,324-2,639-2,9360

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

Model Year20162010
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

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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