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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: $29,005

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,474

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,890 $34,095 $35,655 $24,650
Base Invoice $29,555 $32,651 $34,229 $22,767
Cargo net 100 100 100 40
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 45
Suspension Package       500
Premium Package 2       1,250
Rear spoiler       350
Satellite radio       430
Body kit       1,145
Cargo net 80 80 80 32
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 36
Suspension Package       430
Premium Package 2       1,074
Rear spoiler       280
Satellite radio       344
Body kit       916
Options (change) 335 335 335 3,760
Options (change) 265 265 265 3,112
Destination 820 820 820 595
Total Price $32,045 $35,250 $36,810 $29,005
Total Invoice $30,640 $33,736 $35,314 $26,474

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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: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,766
Model Year2017201720172007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnRGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4166hp 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$32,045$35,250$36,810$29,005
Adjustments for Features-2,510-5,635-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,535$29,615$32,950$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$3,415$0
Total Invoice$30,640$33,736$35,314$26,474
Adjustments for Features-2,400-5,393-3,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$28,343$31,611$26,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$103$3,371$0

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

Model Year2017201720172007
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
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 
Wind blocker, small   $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
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $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
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
Visor mirror, passenger   $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 
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$6,705$9,830$8,055$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$5,635$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,400-5,393-3,7030

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

Model Year20172007
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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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