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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: $28,560

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,074

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 1,600        
Cargo net 40 40 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 350 350 375 375 375
Body kit 1,145 1,145 1,900 1,900 1,900
Satellite radio 430        
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Premium Package 1,374        
Cargo net 32 32 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 280 280 300 300 300
Body kit 916 916 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio 344        
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Options (change) 3,565 1,535 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,946 1,228 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 560 560 820 820 820
Total Price $28,560 $28,795 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $26,074 $26,442 $33,272 $35,765 $38,225

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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: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6S6
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)205/45-17205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,560$28,795$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features00-6,210-7,320-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$28,795$28,810$30,145$32,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$26,074$26,442$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features00-5,900-6,988-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,074$26,442$27,372$28,777$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0$1,405$3,768

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringLimited1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
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   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $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
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
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, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,570$4,570$10,780$11,890$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,210$7,320$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,900-6,988-7,085

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

Model Year20062016
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.3,231 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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