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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: $28,149

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,050 $23,110
Base Invoice $33,597 $21,385
All-weather floor mats 185 45
Rear spoiler 479 400
Body kit 1,650 1,145
Convenience Package   1,160
CD changer, in-dash   500
Cargo net   49
Satellite radio   430
Aluminum trim   515
All-weather floor mats 145 36
Rear spoiler 310 320
Body kit 1,390 916
Convenience Package   996
CD changer, in-dash   400
Cargo net   39
Satellite radio   344
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 2,314 4,244
Options (change) 1,845 3,463
Destination 690 795
Total Price $39,054 $28,149
Total Invoice $36,132 $25,643

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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: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$39,054$28,149
Adjustments for Features-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,619$28,149
Total Invoice$36,132$25,643
Adjustments for Features-5,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,104$25,643

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

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Sport
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,980$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0280

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

Model Year20082011
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 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 wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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