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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: $28,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,650 $24,435
Base Invoice $33,230 $22,568
Cargo net 100 40
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Rear spoiler 375 350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package   1,250
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 80 32
All-weather floor mats 185 60
Rear spoiler 300 280
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Premium Package   1,074
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 710 3,245
Options (change) 565 2,735
Destination 850 560
Total Price $36,210 $28,240
Total Invoice $34,645 $25,863

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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: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,123
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatMX-5 Miata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$36,210$28,240
Adjustments for Features-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$28,240
Total Invoice$34,645$25,863
Adjustments for Features-6,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,986$25,863

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

Model Year20182006
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$12,180$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6590

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,571 lb.2,527 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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