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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: $25,925

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,641

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $23,400
Base Invoice $33,067 $22,378
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 235 1,730
Options (change) 185 1,468
Destination 865 795
Total Price $35,545 $25,925
Total Invoice $34,117 $24,641

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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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,982
Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,545$25,925
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$25,925
Total Invoice$34,117$24,641
Adjustments for Features-3,4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$24,641

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4940

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in177.4 in
Width71.2 in69.1 in
Height65.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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