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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,620 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $30,839 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 350 375 375 375
Door sill trim plates 150      
Proximity key 130      
Lighting Package   1,095    
Floor mats   235    
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 280 300 300 300
Door sill trim plates 120      
Proximity key 112      
Lighting Package   942    
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 680 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 552 1,507 380 380
Destination 875 820 820 820
Total Price $34,175 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $32,266 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,175$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-5,545-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$28,685$30,020$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$32,266$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,228-5,311-5,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,266$27,344$28,754$31,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$3,774

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

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataPassatPassatPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power retractable roof section$2000   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0   
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 $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
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
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,395$8,830$9,940$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$5,545$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,228-5,311-5,407

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

Model Year20172016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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