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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: $30,700

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,031

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $25,240
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
Aluminum trim     515
Body kit     1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Aluminum trim     412
Body kit     916
Options (change) 1,800 2,000 4,790
Options (change) 1,692 1,880 4,038
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $31,675 $35,725 $30,700
Total Invoice $29,827 $33,634 $28,031

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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: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,654
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,675$35,725$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$33,000$29,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$29,827$33,634$28,031
Adjustments for Features0-2,566-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,827$31,068$27,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,241$0

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

Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
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 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,805$7,530$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,566-858

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

Model Year20112008
ModelV50MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length178.0 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height58.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,527 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

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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