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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: $30,599

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192010
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,335 $27,195
All-weather floor mats 90 185
Rear spoiler 350 479
Navigation system   1,990
All-weather floor mats 72 145
Rear spoiler 280 310
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 440 2,654
Options (change) 352 2,213
Destination 920 750
Total Price $34,695 $30,599

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,143
Model Year20192010
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine181hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$34,695$30,599
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,595$30,599

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

Model Year20192010
ModelMX-5 MiataPassat
TrimRF Grand TouringKomfort
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
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
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,545$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400

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

Model Year20192010
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 Weight2,454 lb.3,345 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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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