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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: $33,985

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $36,050
Base Invoice $30,839 $33,597
Cargo net 50  
All-weather floor mats 90 185
Rear spoiler 350 479
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
Cargo net 40  
All-weather floor mats 72 145
Rear spoiler 280 310
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,959
Options (change) 490 4,639
Options (change) 392 4,202
Destination 875 690
Total Price $33,985 $41,379
Total Invoice $32,106 $38,489

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,979
Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,985$41,379
Adjustments for Features0-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,985$37,719
Total Invoice$32,106$38,489
Adjustments for Features0-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$35,085

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringVR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,795$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,404

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

Model Year20172008
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in106.7 in
Length154.1 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0126%
Total Not Requested0-26%

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