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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: $30,835

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,948

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $26,041 $29,724 $32,601
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Rear spoiler 400 375 375
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Rear spoiler 320 300 300
Options (change) 2,490 475 475
Options (change) 2,112 380 380
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $30,835 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $28,948 $30,924 $33,801

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,268
Model Year201420172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,835$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-6,520-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$25,770$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$28,948$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-6,244-6,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,948$24,680$27,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780

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

Model Year201420172017
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $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
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$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$100
Climate Control 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
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
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$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$11,165$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,244-6,341

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,231 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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