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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: $31,385

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,062

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,535 $32,750
Base Invoice $23,553 $30,964
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Navigation Package 2,030  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear spoiler 375 350
All-weather floor mats 235 90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Navigation Package 1,948  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear spoiler 300 280
All-weather floor mats 185 72
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 6,030 1,515
Options (change) 5,689 1,368
Destination 820 875
Total Price $31,385 $35,140
Total Invoice $30,062 $33,207

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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: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,385$35,140
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,385$34,460
Total Invoice$30,062$33,207
Adjustments for Features0-643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,062$32,564

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

Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
TrimGLIRF 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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,265$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643

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

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,158 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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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