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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: $25,495

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $7,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,286

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $7,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,180 $22,435
Base Invoice $27,997 $20,726
All-weather floor mats 185 75
Rear spoiler 479 350
Body kit 1,650 1,145
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 145 60
Rear spoiler 310 280
Body kit 1,390 916
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,314 2,500
Options (change) 1,845 2,000
Destination 640 560
Total Price $33,134 $25,495
Total Invoice $30,482 $23,286

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,120
Model Year20072006
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$33,134$25,495
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,964$25,495
Total Invoice$30,482$23,286
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,406$23,286

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

Model Year20072006
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6 VR6Touring
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 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
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
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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
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, driver seat$50 
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$5,065$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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

Model Year20072006
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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