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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: $24,835

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,672

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $23,245
Base Invoice $29,192 $22,241
Navigation system 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Interior ambient lighting   250
Fog lights   370
Navigation system 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Interior ambient lighting   200
Fog lights   296
Options (change) 3,290 795
Options (change) 2,906 636
Destination 750 795
Total Price $35,590 $24,835
Total Invoice $32,848 $23,672

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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: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,456
Model Year20102014
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$35,590$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$24,835
Total Invoice$32,848$23,672
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,128$23,672

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102014
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELi Grand Touring
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102014
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft347.1 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%

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