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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $30,964
Rear spoiler 375 375 350
Cargo net 100 100 50
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler 300 300 280
Cargo net 80 80 40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 475 475 550
Options (change) 380 380 440
Destination 820 820 875
Total Price $32,290 $35,290 $34,175
Total Invoice $30,924 $33,801 $32,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,522
Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4280hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,290$35,290$34,175
Adjustments for Features-5,395-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,895$29,795$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$30,924$33,801$32,279
Adjustments for Features-5,167-5,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,757$28,538$32,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelPassatPassatMX-5 Miata
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $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 second row seats$200$200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,590$9,690$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,167-5,2630

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

Model Year20172018
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in90.9 in
Length191.6 in154.1 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft34.5 ft3

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