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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: $31,150

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,294

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,140 $27,350
Base Invoice $26,487 $25,854
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Package   1,390
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   1,194
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 3,532 3,005
Options (change) 3,211 2,645
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,367 $31,150
Total Invoice $30,393 $29,294

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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: $4,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,878
Model Year20062013
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine218hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$32,367$31,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,367$28,195
Total Invoice$30,393$29,294
Adjustments for Features0-2,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,393$26,515

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

Model Year20062013
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$3,915$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,779

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

Model Year20062013
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.2,542 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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