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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: $26,395

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,135 $23,895
Base Invoice $31,810 $22,862
FWD 0  
Interior ambient lighting   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
FWD 0  
Interior ambient lighting   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 1,625
Options (change) 0 1,462
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,955 $26,395
Total Invoice $32,630 $25,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,047
Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,955$26,395
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,515$26,395
Total Invoice$32,630$25,199
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,246$25,199

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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, 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 
Total Value of Features$5,915$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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.3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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