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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,390

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $36,250
Base Invoice $22,378 $34,801
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Universal garage door opener 75 325
Cargo mat 50  
Remote start 350  
Cargo cover   200
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Universal garage door opener 60 270
Cargo mat 40  
Remote start 280  
Cargo cover   152
Options (change) 2,195 860
Options (change) 1,840 687
Destination 795 900
Total Price $26,390 $38,010
Total Invoice $25,013 $36,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,606
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-19
Total Price$26,390$38,010
Adjustments for Features0-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,390$29,895
Total Invoice$25,013$36,388
Adjustments for Features0-7,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$28,619

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trims Grand TouringSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,769

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in185.1 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.033.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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