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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,415

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,158

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Package 1,600        
Cargo net 40 40 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 350 350 375 375 375
Satellite radio 430        
Premium Package 1,374        
Cargo net 32 32 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 280 280 300 300 300
Satellite radio 344        
Options (change) 2,420 390 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,030 312 369 369 369
Destination 560 560 795 795 795
Total Price $27,415 $27,650 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $25,158 $25,526 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,415$27,650$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features00-3,135-3,135-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$27,650$28,555$31,045$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features00-3,002-3,002-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,158$25,526$27,340$29,726$30,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$2,386$2,877

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

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,445$7,580$7,580$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,135$3,135$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,002-3,002-3,098

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

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.4 in
Length157.3 in191.6 in
Width67.7 in72.2 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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