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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: $27,580

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,380

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $25,445
Base Invoice $32,617 $24,343
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 1,020 1,300
Options (change) 978 1,202
Destination 820 835
Total Price $35,815 $27,580
Total Invoice $34,415 $26,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,733
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$35,815$27,580
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,460$27,580
Total Invoice$34,415$26,380
Adjustments for Features-1,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,113$26,380

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,605$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3020

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.2,999 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum		56.1 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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