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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: $32,255

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,520

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,932 $28,427
Navigation system 2,205  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Door sill trim plates   150
Navigation system 1,896  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 5,037 1,355
Options (change) 4,331 1,258
Destination 745 835
Total Price $35,497 $32,255
Total Invoice $33,008 $30,520

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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: $6,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,128
Model Year20082016
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$35,497$32,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,497$29,465
Total Invoice$33,008$30,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,008$27,880

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

Model Year20082016
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 
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 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$4,680$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,640

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

Model Year20082016
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length177.7 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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