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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,759

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,950 $23,470
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,188
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Convenience Package   1,160
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 145 36
Convenience Package   996
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 185 2,135
Options (change) 145 1,776
Destination 630 795
Total Price $30,765 $26,400
Total Invoice $28,288 $24,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$30,765$26,400
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$26,400
Total Invoice$28,288$24,759
Adjustments for Features-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,017$24,759

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

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in91.7 in
Length188.2 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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