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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,455

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,680

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,975 $30,065
Base Invoice $32,617 $28,427
FWD 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Rear spoiler   350
FWD 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Rear spoiler   280
Options (change) 0 1,555
Options (change) 0 1,418
Destination 820 835
Total Price $34,795 $32,455
Total Invoice $33,437 $30,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$34,795$32,455
Adjustments for Features-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$32,455
Total Invoice$33,437$30,680
Adjustments for Features-1,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,265$30,680

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $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
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,615$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.5 in90.9 in
Length174.5 in154.1 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height65.6 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft34.6 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
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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