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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: $29,495

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSportSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
All-weather floor mats 235 235 100 100 100
Cargo mat     75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
All-weather floor mats 185 185 80 80 80
Cargo mat     60 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Options (change) 235 235 500 500 500
Options (change) 185 185 400 400 400
Destination 865 865 995 995 995
Total Price $33,705 $35,600 $29,495 $32,545 $35,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,860
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSportSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,705$35,600$29,495$32,545$35,395
Adjustments for Features-1000-185-1,435-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$35,600$29,310$31,110$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelTiguanTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSportSELPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
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   
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125   
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,790$6,975$8,225$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$185$1,435$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-9-62-57

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in107.3 in
Length174.5 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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