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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: $35,470

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,335 $29,950
All-weather floor mats 90 185
Cargo net 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
AWD   1,950
All-weather floor mats 72 145
Cargo net 40  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,215 7,635
Options (change) 1,128 6,986
Destination 920 630
Total Price $35,470 $38,215

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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: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,463
Model Year20192006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$35,470$38,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$36,455

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

Model Year20192006
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand Touring3.6 VR6
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 changer, remote $200
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,370$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,618

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

Model Year20192006
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 Weight2,502 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested209055%
Total Not Requested174045%

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