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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: $31,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,662

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $30,065
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $28,427
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Door sill trim plates     150
Rear spoiler     350
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Door sill trim plates     120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 5,945 4,945 500
Options (change) 5,588 4,648 400
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $35,495 $38,845 $31,400
Total Invoice $33,416 $36,565 $29,662

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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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I5227hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$35,495$38,845$31,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$37,120$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,416$36,565$29,662
Adjustments for Features0-1,624-746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,416$34,941$28,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0

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

Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row  $-300
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 
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,705$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624-746

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

Model Year20102016
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in90.9 in
Length178.0 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,333 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
12.8 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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