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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: $32,655

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,840

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,835 $30,065
Base Invoice $35,325 $28,427
Cargo net 100 50
Rear spoiler 375 350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Cargo net 80 40
Rear spoiler 300 280
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 475 1,755
Options (change) 380 1,578
Destination 820 835
Total Price $38,130 $32,655
Total Invoice $36,525 $30,840

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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: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,906
Model Year20162016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$38,130$32,655
Adjustments for Features-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,185$32,655
Total Invoice$36,525$30,840
Adjustments for Features-3,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,746$30,840

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

Model Year20162016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Total Value of Features$9,740$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7790

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

Model Year20162016
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.4 in90.9 in
Length191.6 in154.1 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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