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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: $24,335

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,498

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-Lines
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,880 $18,025
Base Invoice $35,406 $16,873
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 5,660
Options (change) 0 4,975
Destination 865 650
Total Price $37,745 $24,335
Total Invoice $36,271 $22,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,372
Model Year20142008
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-Lines
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$37,745$24,335
Adjustments for Features-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,125$24,335
Total Invoice$36,271$22,498
Adjustments for Features-5,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,870$22,498

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-Lines
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height65.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft343.8 ft3

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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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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