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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: $21,415

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,589

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $23,720 $26,705 $27,350
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $22,424 $25,244 $25,854
Convenience Package 1,350   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100 1,180 600 1,100
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Convenience Package 1,296   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056 1,206 565 1,039
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 2,450 1,100 2,690 1,030 1,530
Options (change) 2,352 1,056 2,478 909 1,383
Destination 770 770 795 795 795
Total Price $21,415 $23,265 $27,205 $28,530 $29,675
Total Invoice $20,589 $22,365 $25,697 $26,948 $28,032

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,521
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I5170hp I5158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,415$23,265$27,205$28,530$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,680-1,680-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,415$21,865$25,525$26,850$26,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0$1,325$920
Total Invoice$20,589$22,365$25,697$26,948$28,032
Adjustments for Features0-1,346-1,587-1,587-3,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,589$21,019$24,110$25,361$24,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$1,251$871

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

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSESELSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system $600   
SD Card slot $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
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   
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,965$5,245$5,245$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,680$1,680$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346-1,587-1,587-3,051

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

Model Year20112013
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in91.7 in
Length182.2 in157.3 in
Width70.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 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 Volume15.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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