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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,917

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,280 $27,100
Base Invoice $28,109 $25,617
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 45
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,390
Rear spoiler   400
Body kit   1,145
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 36
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Premium Package   1,194
Rear spoiler   320
Body kit   916
Options (change) 1,335 4,080
Options (change) 1,241 3,505
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,435 $31,975
Total Invoice $30,170 $29,917

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,686
Model Year20162012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,435$31,975
Adjustments for Features-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,415$31,975
Total Invoice$30,170$29,917
Adjustments for Features-1,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,231$29,917

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

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand 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 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
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 
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$7,665$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9390

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,194 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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