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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: $27,449

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,041

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,598

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimSportV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $29,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $22,188 $28,093 $32,601
Convenience Package 1,160    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 49 100 100
Rear spoiler 400 375 375
Body kit 1,145 1,900 1,900
Convenience Package 996    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 39 80 80
Rear spoiler 320 300 300
Body kit 916 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,184 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 2,615 2,080 2,080
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $27,449 $32,490 $37,190
Total Invoice $25,598 $30,993 $35,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year201220172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimSportV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,449$32,490$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-7,170-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,449$25,320$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$25,598$30,993$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-6,840-9,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,598$24,153$26,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,260

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimSportV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,670$10,840$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,170$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,840-9,088

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,441 lb.3,481 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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