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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: $27,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3
TrimSportSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $25,445
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $24,343
All-weather floor mats 235 235 100
Cargo mat     70
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
All-weather floor mats 185 185 80
Cargo mat     50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 235 235 1,220
Options (change) 185 185 1,132
Destination 865 865 835
Total Price $33,705 $35,600 $27,500
Total Invoice $32,289 $34,170 $26,310

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year201720172016
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3
TrimSportSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,705$35,600$27,500
Adjustments for Features-2,165-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$33,535$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$32,289$34,170$26,310
Adjustments for Features-2,074-1,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,215$32,188$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172016
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3
TrimSportSELs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,240$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,074-1,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
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.2,999 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 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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