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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: $25,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,637

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $22,378 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Tech Package 1,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Rear bumper protector 50      
Executive Package   11,720 11,720  
Tech Package 1,204      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Rear bumper protector 40      
Executive Package   11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 1,725 11,720 11,720 0
Options (change) 1,464 11,145 11,145 0
Destination 795 870 870 870
Total Price $25,920 $55,965 $59,465 $62,280
Total Invoice $24,637 $53,266 $56,594 $59,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,867
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$25,920$55,965$59,465$62,280
Adjustments for Features0-7,105-7,105-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$48,860$52,360$55,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,265
Total Invoice$24,637$53,266$56,594$59,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,762-6,762-6,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,637$46,504$49,832$52,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$5,957

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$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
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   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
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
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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, 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$1,950$9,055$9,055$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,105$7,105$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,762-6,762-6,809

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Touareg
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.9 in
Length177.4 in188.8 in
Width69.1 in76.4 in
Height57.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft370.9 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 system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested222539%
Total Not Requested354061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested222539%
Total Not Requested354061%

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