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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: $26,225

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,106

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,745 $26,710
Base Invoice $22,795 $24,714
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 45
Rear spoiler 375 400
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,650
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 36
Rear spoiler 300 320
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Premium Package   1,417
Options (change) 1,710 3,195
Options (change) 1,541 2,786
Destination 770 795
Total Price $26,225 $30,700
Total Invoice $25,106 $28,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,225$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,225$27,355
Total Invoice$25,106$28,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$25,212

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

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,083

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight3,157 lb.2,527 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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