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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: $30,220

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020212021
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringSER-Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $26,995 $29,995
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 45 235 235
Rear spoiler 350 375 375
Body kit 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Lighting Package   1,195  
LED headlights     1,195
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 36 185 185
Rear spoiler 280 300 300
Body kit 916    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270
Lighting Package   1,028  
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 3,730 2,230 2,230
Options (change) 3,111 1,863 1,863
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $30,890 $30,220 $33,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,631
Model Year201020212021
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringSER-Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,890$30,220$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$27,810$32,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,365

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

Model Year201020212021
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand TouringSER-Line
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,020$8,430$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228-90

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

Model Year20102021
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.4 in
Length157.3 in193.6 in
Width67.7 in72.2 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,326 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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