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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: $24,835

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,672

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,245 $33,975
Base Invoice $22,241 $32,617
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Fog lights 370  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Fog lights 296  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 795 1,020
Options (change) 636 978
Destination 795 820
Total Price $24,835 $35,815
Total Invoice $23,672 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,390
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16255/40-19
Total Price$24,835$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$31,285
Total Invoice$23,672$34,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,672$30,062

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Trimi Grand TouringSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,925$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,353

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Tiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.5 in
Length175.6 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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