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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,839 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 350 375 375 375
Proximity key 130      
Cargo net 40 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 280 300 300 300
Proximity key 112      
Options (change) 530 470 470 470
Options (change) 432 369 369 369
Destination 875 770 770 770
Total Price $34,025 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $32,146 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,025$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-1,010-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$30,125$32,425$33,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,146$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-967-967-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,146$28,842$31,048$31,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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   
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,770$5,780$5,780$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$1,010$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-967-967-1,063

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

Model Year20172012
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in110.4 in
Length154.1 in191.6 in
Width68.3 in72.2 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft315.9 ft3

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