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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: $29,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $22,568 $24,654
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
Aluminum trim     435 435
Body kit     1,145 1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Aluminum trim     348 348
Body kit     916 916
Options (change) 2,550 1,550 4,610 2,430
Options (change) 2,397 1,457 3,792 1,944
Destination 850 850 560 560
Total Price $32,100 $35,450 $29,605 $29,690
Total Invoice $30,225 $33,374 $26,920 $27,158

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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: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I5227hp I5170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$32,100$35,450$29,605$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-80-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$33,725$29,525$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$85
Total Invoice$30,225$33,374$26,920$27,158
Adjustments for Features0-1,624-73-73
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,225$31,750$26,847$27,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$238

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

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50MX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,040$4,395$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$80$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624-73-73

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

Model Year20102006
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length178.0 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,442 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
12.8 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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