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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: $10,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $35,995
Base Invoice $22,424 $34,519
Convenience Package 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 50 100
Rear spoiler 400 375
Convenience Package 928  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 40 80
Rear spoiler 320 300
Options (change) 2,460 475
Options (change) 2,032 380
Destination 795 820
Total Price $26,975 $37,290
Total Invoice $25,251 $35,719

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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: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,639
Model Year20142015
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18
Total Price$26,975$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,975$31,205
Total Invoice$25,251$35,719
Adjustments for Features0-5,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,251$29,890

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

Model Year20142015
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,520$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,829

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

Model Year20142015
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.3,423 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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