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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,795

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,528

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,990 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $28,680 $22,283 $23,766
Navigation system 1,990    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Tech Package   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Navigation system 1,758    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Tech Package   1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 3,290 1,700 200
Options (change) 2,906 1,450 160
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $35,030 $25,795 $25,845
Total Invoice $32,336 $24,528 $24,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,519
Model Year200920132013
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,030$25,795$25,845
Adjustments for Features-2,48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$25,795$25,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$32,336$24,528$24,721
Adjustments for Features-2,28900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,047$24,528$24,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920132013
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Total Value of Features$4,655$2,175$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,28900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in177.4 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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