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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,980

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,012

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSETDISportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,210 $25,540 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $23,242 $24,517 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Convenience Package     1,160    
CD changer, in-dash     500    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Convenience Package     996    
CD changer, in-dash     400    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 0 0 2,090 430 430
Options (change) 0 0 1,740 344 344
Destination 770 770 795 795 795
Total Price $24,980 $26,310 $26,355 $27,055 $28,325
Total Invoice $24,012 $25,287 $24,723 $25,554 $26,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,453
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSETDISportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,980$26,310$26,355$27,055$28,325
Adjustments for Features-8500-80-480-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,130$26,310$26,275$26,575$26,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$300$470
Total Invoice$24,012$25,287$24,723$25,554$26,756
Adjustments for Features-8170-75-453-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,195$25,287$24,648$25,101$25,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0$453$616

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSETDISportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
5-speed manual  $0  
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$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   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
No leather in second row    $-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,365$3,515$3,595$3,995$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$80$480$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170-75-453-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in91.7 in
Length179.3 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height59.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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