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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: $26,320

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,139

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,067 $22,862
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo mat   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo mat   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 235 1,550
Options (change) 185 1,402
Destination 865 875
Total Price $35,545 $26,320
Total Invoice $34,117 $25,139

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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: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand 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$35,545$26,320
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,005$26,320
Total Invoice$34,117$25,139
Adjustments for Features-2,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,679$25,139

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelTiguanMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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$6,765$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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

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

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