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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: $23,515

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,712

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $17,370
Base Invoice $33,067 $16,262
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   40
All-weather floor mats 185 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 235 5,585
Options (change) 185 4,890
Destination 865 560
Total Price $35,545 $23,515
Total Invoice $34,117 $21,712

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,675
Model Year20162006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,545$23,515
Adjustments for Features-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$23,515
Total Invoice$34,117$21,712
Adjustments for Features-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,387$21,712

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,465$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,404 lb.2,779 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 ft331.2 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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
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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