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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,914

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLISportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,535 $23,720 $26,705 $27,350
Base Invoice $23,553 $22,424 $25,244 $25,854
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 235 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 375 400 400 400
Convenience Package   1,080    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,180 600 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash   500 500  
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
All-weather floor mats 185 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 300 320 320 320
Convenience Package   928    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,206 565 1,039
Satellite radio   344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash   400 400  
Options (change) 1,710 3,640 1,980 1,980
Options (change) 1,541 3,238 1,669 1,743
Destination 820 795 795 795
Total Price $27,065 $28,155 $29,480 $30,125
Total Invoice $25,914 $26,457 $27,708 $28,392

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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: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $172
Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLISportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,065$28,155$29,480$30,125
Adjustments for Features0-395-395-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$27,760$29,085$28,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325$620
Total Invoice$25,914$26,457$27,708$28,392
Adjustments for Features0-371-371-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,914$26,086$27,337$26,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,251$661

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

Model Year2014201320132013
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGLISportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
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$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
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, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,620$4,620$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395$395$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371-371-1,645

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

Model Year20142013
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 Weight3,158 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

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%
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 controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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