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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,737

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $19,540
Base Invoice $29,192 $18,305
Navigation system 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Navigation system 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,290 5,250
Options (change) 2,906 4,682
Destination 750 750
Total Price $35,590 $25,540
Total Invoice $32,848 $23,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,684
Model Year20102010
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,590$25,540
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$25,540
Total Invoice$32,848$23,737
Adjustments for Features-2,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,421$23,737

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$4,380$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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