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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,491

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,140 $25,240
Base Invoice $26,487 $23,323
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Package 2   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Aluminum trim   515
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Package 2   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,012
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 3,532 2,865
Options (change) 3,211 2,498
Destination 695 670
Total Price $32,367 $28,775
Total Invoice $30,393 $26,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,702
Model Year20062008
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine218hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$32,367$28,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,367$26,820
Total Invoice$30,393$26,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,393$24,691

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062008
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$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 passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062008
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length177.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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