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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: $27,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,558

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $44,280
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $42,465
Premium Package 1,600    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Satellite radio 430    
Premium Package 1,374    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Cargo net 32 32  
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Satellite radio 344    
Options (change) 2,920 890 0
Options (change) 2,430 712 0
Destination 560 560 820
Total Price $27,915 $28,150 $45,100
Total Invoice $25,558 $25,926 $43,285

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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: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,438
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$27,915$28,150$45,100
Adjustments for Features00-10,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,915$28,150$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$25,558$25,926$43,285
Adjustments for Features00-10,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,558$25,926$32,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$0

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

Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRoutan
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSEL Premium
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$4,295$4,295$15,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-10,289

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

Model Year20062012
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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