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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: $23,415

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,632

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $17,370
Base Invoice $29,192 $16,262
Navigation system 1,990 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Navigation system 1,758 1,505
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 3,290 5,485
Options (change) 2,906 4,810
Destination 750 560
Total Price $35,590 $23,415
Total Invoice $32,848 $21,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,846
Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,590$23,415
Adjustments for Features-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,855$23,415
Total Invoice$32,848$21,632
Adjustments for Features-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,478$21,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,905$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft331.2 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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