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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: $26,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimSportV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $29,665 $34,265
Base Invoice $22,424 $28,448 $32,860
Convenience Package 1,080    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 50 95 95
Rear spoiler 400 375 375
Floor mats   125  
Convenience Package 928    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 40 69 69
Rear spoiler 320 300 300
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 2,460 595 470
Options (change) 2,032 468 369
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $26,975 $31,080 $35,555
Total Invoice $25,251 $29,736 $34,049

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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: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,954
Model Year201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimSportV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,975$31,080$35,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,975$28,435$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$25,251$29,736$34,049
Adjustments for Features0-2,531-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,251$27,205$28,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,304

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

Model Year201420142014
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 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front 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
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,845$6,490$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,531-5,540

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

Model Year20142014
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 Weight2,447 lb.3,446 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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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