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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: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,880 $23,895
Base Invoice $35,406 $22,862
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 3,025
Options (change) 0 2,678
Destination 865 875
Total Price $37,745 $27,795
Total Invoice $36,271 $26,415

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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: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,472
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,745$27,795
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,305$27,795
Total Invoice$36,271$26,415
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,887$26,415

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimR-LineGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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
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$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,725
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 Year20142017
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.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 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

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