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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: $28,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,637

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685
Base Invoice $22,378 $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524
Tech Package 1,400        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Rear bumper protector 50        
Tech Package 1,204        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Rear bumper protector 40        
Options (change) 1,725 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,464 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 910 910 910 910
Total Price $25,920 $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $24,637 $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434

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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: $19,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,843
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21
Total Price$25,920$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features0-8,980-8,980-10,280-10,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$45,880$49,380$50,815$54,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$4,935$8,435
Total Invoice$24,637$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434
Adjustments for Features0-8,510-8,512-9,777-9,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,637$43,480$46,806$48,329$51,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,326$4,849$8,177

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelMazda3TouaregTouaregTouaregTouareg
Trims Grand TouringV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Total Value of Features$1,750$10,730$10,730$12,030$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,980$8,980$10,280$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,510-8,512-9,777-9,777

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122016
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.4,697 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 system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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