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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: $30,175

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,845

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SERF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,025 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,904 $30,169 $30,964
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 50 50
All-weather floor mats 235 90 90
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package   4,470  
Door sill trim plates   150 150
Rear spoiler     350
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 40 40
All-weather floor mats 185 72 72
Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package   3,840  
Door sill trim plates   120 120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 1,330 4,760 640
Options (change) 1,121 4,072 512
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $30,175 $37,545 $34,265
Total Invoice $28,845 $35,116 $32,351

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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: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,488
Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SERF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,175$37,545$34,265
Adjustments for Features-1,6600-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,515$37,545$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$0
Total Invoice$28,845$35,116$32,351
Adjustments for Features-1,5870-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,258$35,116$30,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,370$0

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

Model Year201620182018
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SERF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$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 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$6,280$4,620$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5870-1,605

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

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in90.9 in
Length167.5 in154.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft34.5 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS / Recaro Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Total Requested1000105%
Total Not Requested-50-5%

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