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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: $25,050

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,218

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $18,625
Base Invoice $29,192 $17,446
Navigation system 1,990 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Grand Touring Package   2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Navigation system 1,758 1,677
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Grand Touring Package   2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,290 5,755
Options (change) 2,906 5,102
Destination 750 670
Total Price $35,590 $25,050
Total Invoice $32,848 $23,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,957
Model Year20102009
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,590$25,050
Adjustments for Features-3,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,610$25,050
Total Invoice$32,848$23,218
Adjustments for Features-3,6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,175$23,218

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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, 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,434 lb.2,809 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 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%
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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