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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: $30,599

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,375

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,195 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,412 $30,964
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear spoiler 479 350
All-weather floor mats 185 90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear spoiler 310 280
All-weather floor mats 145 72
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 2,654 1,515
Options (change) 2,213 1,368
Destination 750 875
Total Price $30,599 $35,140
Total Invoice $28,375 $33,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,800
Model Year20102018
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,599$35,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,599$32,990
Total Invoice$28,375$33,207
Adjustments for Features0-2,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,375$31,175

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

Model Year20102018
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimKomfortRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
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 
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
Roll bar $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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Steering-linked headlights $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 seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$5,345$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,032

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

Model Year20102018
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.7 in90.9 in
Length188.2 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.8 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 ft34.5 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 RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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