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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: $24,385

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,401

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSport3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $29,950
Base Invoice $20,002 $27,513
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Convenience Package 1,105  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 45 185
AWD   1,950
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Convenience Package 949  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 36 145
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 2,080 2,135
Options (change) 1,729 2,045
Destination 670 630
Total Price $24,385 $32,715
Total Invoice $22,401 $30,188

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,531
Model Year20082006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSport3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-17
Total Price$24,385$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,385$30,270
Total Invoice$22,401$30,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,401$27,932

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

Model Year20082006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSport3.6 VR6
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
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
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,895$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 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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