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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: $31,670

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $31,095
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 90 235
Rear spoiler 350 375
Proximity key 130  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 72 185
Rear spoiler 280 300
Proximity key 112  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Options (change) 770 710
Options (change) 624 565
Destination 835 920
Total Price $31,670 $32,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,634
Model Year20162020
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,670$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$27,590

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

Model Year20162020
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$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 second row seats $200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Total Value of Features$4,945$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

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

Model Year20162020
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.4 in
Length154.1 in193.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height48.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SEL

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

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