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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: $27,250

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,523

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $10,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,995 $23,970
Base Invoice $34,519 $22,671
Cargo net 100 50
Rear spoiler 375 400
Convenience Package   1,080
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash   500
Cargo net 80 40
Rear spoiler 300 320
Convenience Package   928
Satellite radio   344
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 475 2,460
Options (change) 380 2,032
Destination 820 820
Total Price $37,290 $27,250
Total Invoice $35,719 $25,523

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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: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,367
Model Year20152015
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$37,290$27,250
Adjustments for Features-6,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$27,250
Total Invoice$35,719$25,523
Adjustments for Features-5,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,890$25,523

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

Model Year20152015
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
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
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8290

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,423 lb.2,447 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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