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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: $24,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimSELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,395 $32,620
Base Invoice $20,539 $30,839
Sunroof 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,205
Sunroof 864  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,138
Options (change) 2,000 1,205
Options (change) 1,920 1,138
Destination 770 875
Total Price $24,165 $34,700
Total Invoice $23,229 $32,852

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,683
Model Year20112017
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimSELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,165$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$31,595
Total Invoice$23,229$32,852
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,229$29,912

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

Model Year20112017
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimSELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
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, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,940

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112017
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in90.9 in
Length182.2 in154.1 in
Width70.0 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 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 Volume15.5 ft34.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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