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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: $30,170

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $27,500
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
AWD 1,955 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
AWD 1,877 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 4,105 1,725
Options (change) 3,943 260
Destination 820 945
Total Price $38,900 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,213
Model Year20122020
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$38,900$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$29,225

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in107.3 in
Length174.5 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,259 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum		56.1 ft30.0 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested20059%
Total Not Requested14041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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