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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: $29,794

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $1,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,904

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $1,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,545 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $28,362 $24,415 $25,617
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 45 45
Cargo net 100 49 49
Door sill trim plates 240    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   400 400
Satellite radio   430 430
Body kit   1,145 1,145
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 36 36
Cargo net 80 39 39
Door sill trim plates 200    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039 1,039
Rear spoiler   320 320
Satellite radio   344 344
Body kit   916 916
Options (change) 810 3,169 3,169
Options (change) 650 2,694 2,694
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $31,205 $29,794 $31,064
Total Invoice $29,862 $27,904 $29,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,205$29,794$31,064
Adjustments for Features-3,1600-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$29,794$29,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$29,862$27,904$29,106
Adjustments for Features-3,0240-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,838$27,904$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$171

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelJettaMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$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$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  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$8,205$5,045$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0240-1,031

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,208 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 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%

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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