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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,205

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,862

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLIRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,545 $32,750
Base Invoice $28,362 $30,964
Floor mats 235  
Cargo net 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 90
Door sill trim plates 240 150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Rear spoiler   350
Floor mats 185  
Cargo net 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 72
Door sill trim plates 200 120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 810 1,715
Options (change) 650 1,528
Destination 850 875
Total Price $31,205 $35,340
Total Invoice $29,862 $33,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,302
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLIRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,205$35,340
Adjustments for Features0-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$35,125
Total Invoice$29,862$33,367
Adjustments for Features0-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,862$33,164

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

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLIRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203

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

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in90.9 in
Length183.3 in154.1 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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