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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: $28,785

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,264

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,890 $34,095 $35,655 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $29,555 $32,651 $34,229 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo net 100 100 100 40 40
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 75 75
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Rear spoiler       350 350
Satellite radio       430  
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Cargo net 80 80 80 32 32
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 60 60
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Rear spoiler       280 280
Satellite radio       344  
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 335 335 335 3,790 1,610
Options (change) 265 265 265 3,136 1,288
Destination 820 820 820 560 560
Total Price $32,045 $35,250 $36,810 $28,785 $28,870
Total Invoice $30,640 $33,736 $35,314 $26,264 $26,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,045$35,250$36,810$28,785$28,870
Adjustments for Features-2,710-5,835-4,06000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$29,415$32,750$28,785$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$3,415$0$85
Total Invoice$30,640$33,736$35,314$26,264$26,502
Adjustments for Features-2,591-5,584-3,89500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,049$28,152$31,419$26,264$26,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$103$3,370$0$238

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

Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$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$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel 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$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$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  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,905$10,030$8,255$4,195$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$5,835$4,060$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,591-5,584-3,89500

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

Model Year20172006
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
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
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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