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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: $29,075

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,920 $29,280 $25,240
Base Invoice $25,842 $28,109 $23,323
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 45
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Premium Package 2     1,250
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Body kit     1,145
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 36
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Premium Package 2     1,074
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Body kit     916
Options (change) 1,335 1,335 4,320
Options (change) 1,241 1,241 3,662
Destination 820 820 670
Total Price $29,075 $31,435 $30,230
Total Invoice $27,903 $30,170 $27,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year201520152008
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4210hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,075$31,435$30,230
Adjustments for Features-520-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$29,465$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$27,903$30,170$27,655
Adjustments for Features-499-1,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,404$28,279$27,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0

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

Model Year201520152008
ModelJettaJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,115$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-499-1,8910

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

Model Year20152008
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.4 in91.7 in
Length183.3 in157.3 in
Width70.0 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 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 Volume15.7 ft35.3 ft3

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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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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