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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: $31,390

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,654

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,050 $30,065
Base Invoice $33,597 $28,427
All-weather floor mats 185 90
Rear spoiler 479 350
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net   50
All-weather floor mats 145 72
Rear spoiler 310 280
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 2,689 490
Options (change) 2,243 392
Destination 690 835
Total Price $39,429 $31,390
Total Invoice $36,530 $29,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,384
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$39,429$31,390
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,819$31,390
Total Invoice$36,530$29,654
Adjustments for Features-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,038$29,654

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

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimVR6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
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$7,055$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4920

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

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in90.9 in
Length188.2 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.2,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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