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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,175

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,318

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimsVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $17,446 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Grand Touring Package 2,270      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Rear bumper protector 50      
Navigation system 1,950      
Lux Package   6,020 6,020  
Grand Touring Package 2,117      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Rear bumper protector 40      
Navigation system 1,677      
Lux Package   5,724 5,724  
Options (change) 5,880 6,020 6,020 0
Options (change) 5,202 5,724 5,724 0
Destination 670 870 870 870
Total Price $25,175 $50,265 $53,765 $62,280
Total Invoice $23,318 $47,845 $51,173 $59,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,574
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimsVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$25,175$50,265$53,765$62,280
Adjustments for Features0-7,305-7,305-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,175$42,960$46,460$53,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$10,765
Total Invoice$23,318$47,845$51,173$59,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,953-6,953-8,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,318$40,892$44,220$51,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$10,236

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimsVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$1,800$9,105$9,105$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305$7,305$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,953-6,953-8,142

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Touareg
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.9 in
Length176.6 in188.8 in
Width69.1 in76.4 in
Height57.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested150036%
Total Not Requested271564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested150036%
Total Not Requested271564%

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