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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: $29,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Panoramic sunroof 1,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 1,300 325 325 325
Options (change) 1,148 260 260 260
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $33,600 $29,320 $32,370 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,964
Model Year2010202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,600$29,320$32,370$35,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,085-3,335-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$27,235$29,035$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2010202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,850$9,100$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085$3,335$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89-129-119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102021
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in107.3 in
Length174.3 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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