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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: $2,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportClubGrand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $26,905 $27,550 $28,300
Base Invoice $22,424 $25,433 $26,041 $26,436
Convenience Package 1,080      
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
All-weather floor mats 50 50 50 185
Rear spoiler 400 400 400 479
Convenience Package 928      
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
All-weather floor mats 40 40 40 145
Rear spoiler 320 320 320 310
Options (change) 2,460 1,380 880 664
Options (change) 2,032 1,104 704 455
Destination 795 795 795 700
Total Price $26,975 $29,080 $29,225 $29,664
Total Invoice $25,251 $27,332 $27,540 $27,591

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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: $779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $563
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportClubGrand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$26,975$29,080$29,225$29,664
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,500-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,975$28,930$27,725$27,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,955$750$0
Total Invoice$25,251$27,332$27,540$27,591
Adjustments for Features0-141-1,414-1,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,251$27,191$26,126$25,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$875$0

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

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportClubGrand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$3,545$3,695$5,045$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,500$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-1,414-1,777

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

Model Year20142009
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,345 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
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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