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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: $31,995

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,812

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,050 $27,100
Base Invoice $31,067 $25,617
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Suspension Package   650
Premium Package   1,390
Rear spoiler   400
Aluminum trim   515
Body kit   1,145
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Suspension Package   558
Premium Package   1,194
Rear spoiler   320
Aluminum trim   412
Body kit   916
Options (change) 2,450 4,100
Options (change) 2,303 3,400
Destination 850 795
Total Price $36,350 $31,995
Total Invoice $34,220 $29,812

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,010
Model Year20102012
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,350$31,995
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$31,995
Total Invoice$34,220$29,812
Adjustments for Features-1,3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,822$29,812

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

Model Year20102012
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,655$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3980

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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