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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,315

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $37,390
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $35,857
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Satellite radio 430    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Cargo net 32 32  
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Satellite radio 344    
Options (change) 1,320 890 0
Options (change) 1,056 712 0
Destination 560 560 820
Total Price $26,315 $28,150 $38,210
Total Invoice $24,184 $25,926 $36,677

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,603
Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,315$28,150$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,315$26,600$29,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$24,184$25,926$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,428-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,184$24,498$28,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$314$0

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

Model Year200620062011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,120$5,670$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,428-7,890

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

Model Year20062011
ModelMX-5 MiataRoutan
Body2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase91.7 in121.2 in
Length157.3 in202.5 in
Width67.7 in76.9 in
Height49.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.3140.6 ft3

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