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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: $29,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,665 $36,945 $24,650
Cargo net 100 100 40
All-weather floor mats 235 235 45
Leather seating surfaces 695    
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
Cargo net 80 80 32
All-weather floor mats 185 185 36
Leather seating surfaces 598    
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,013
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 2,130 1,435 4,360
Options (change) 1,919 1,321 3,695
Destination 995 995 595
Total Price $35,790 $39,375 $29,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,131
Model Year202120212007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine228hp I4228hp I4163hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,790$39,375$29,605
Adjustments for Features-4,160-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,630$32,740$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0

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

Model Year202120212007
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,480$11,955$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-339-3900

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

Model Year20212007
ModelGolf / GTIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.8 in91.7 in
Length167.6 in157.3 in
Width70.8 in67.7 in
Height58.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.2,527 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
17.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
163 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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