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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: $26,085

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,297

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $20,045
Base Invoice $32,617 $18,771
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 0 5,245
Options (change) 0 4,731
Destination 820 795
Total Price $34,795 $26,085
Total Invoice $33,437 $24,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,459
Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,795$26,085
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$26,085
Total Invoice$33,437$24,297
Adjustments for Features-2,6810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,756$24,297

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in177.4 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height65.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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