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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: $29,045

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,133

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,300 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $26,436 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
All-weather floor mats 185 45 45 45
Rear spoiler 479 400 400 400
Body kit 1,650 1,145 1,145 1,145
Convenience Package   1,160    
CD changer, in-dash   500    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   430 430 430
All-weather floor mats 145 36 36 36
Rear spoiler 310 320 320 320
Body kit 1,390 916 916 916
Convenience Package   996    
CD changer, in-dash   400    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138 1,039 1,039
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 2,314 4,780 3,120 3,120
Options (change) 1,845 4,150 2,655 2,655
Destination 700 795 795 795
Total Price $31,314 $29,045 $29,745 $31,015
Total Invoice $28,981 $27,133 $27,865 $29,067

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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: $1,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,191
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,314$29,045$29,745$31,015
Adjustments for Features-7100-250-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,604$29,045$29,495$29,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$620
Total Invoice$28,981$27,133$27,865$29,067
Adjustments for Features-6570-234-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,324$27,133$27,631$27,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$498$669

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

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPassatMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,455$4,745$4,995$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0$250$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6570-234-1,265

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,344 lb.2,527 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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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