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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: $25,900

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,752

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,665 $34,265 $22,750
Base Invoice $28,448 $32,860 $21,030
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 95 95 40
Rear spoiler 375 375 350
CD changer, in-dash     500
Convenience Package     1,160
Satellite radio     430
Floor mats 99    
Cargo net 69 69 32
Rear spoiler 300 300 280
CD changer, in-dash     400
Convenience Package     996
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 595 470 2,480
Options (change) 468 369 2,052
Destination 820 820 670
Total Price $31,080 $35,555 $25,900
Total Invoice $29,736 $34,049 $23,752

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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: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year201420142009
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$31,080$35,555$25,900
Adjustments for Features-3,145-6,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$29,270$25,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$29,736$34,049$23,752
Adjustments for Features-3,009-6,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,727$28,030$23,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,303$0

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

Model Year201420142009
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$10,130$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$6,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,009-6,0190

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

Model Year20142009
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.4 in91.7 in
Length191.6 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height58.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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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