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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: $26,435

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,041

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $14,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $36,050
Base Invoice $20,002 $33,597
Convenience Package 1,105  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 40  
Aluminum trim 515  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 45 185
Rear spoiler 350 479
Body kit 1,145 1,650
AWD   1,950
Convenience Package 949  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 32  
Aluminum trim 412  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 36 145
Rear spoiler 280 310
Body kit 916 1,390
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 4,130 4,264
Options (change) 3,369 3,804
Destination 670 690
Total Price $26,435 $41,004
Total Invoice $24,041 $38,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,468
Model Year20082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/40-18
Total Price$26,435$41,004
Adjustments for Features0-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,435$33,919
Total Invoice$24,041$38,091
Adjustments for Features0-6,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,041$31,509

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

Model Year20082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportVR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,545$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,582

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

Model Year20082008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.7 in
Length157.3 in188.2 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested065%
Total Not Requested035%

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