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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $32,620
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $30,839
Cargo net 100 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 235 90
Rear spoiler     350
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Cargo net 80 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 185 72
Rear spoiler     280
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 335 335 770
Options (change) 265 265 624
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $36,255 $40,970 $34,265
Total Invoice $34,782 $1,115 $32,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,376
Model Year201820182017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4292hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$36,255$40,970$34,265
Adjustments for Features-4,560-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$35,335$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,782$1,115$32,338
Adjustments for Features-4,375-1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,407$962$32,338
Cost Above Minimum$29,445$0$0

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

Model Year201820182017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI AutobahnRRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Performance meter $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,305$10,380$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$5,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,375-1530

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in90.9 in
Length167.6 in154.1 in
Width70.8 in68.3 in
Height58.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft34.5 ft3

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