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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: $29,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100 100
Cargo net 100 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 325      
Cargo cover 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Cargo mat   75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80 80
Cargo net 80 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 270      
Cargo cover 152      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Cargo mat   60 60 60
Options (change) 860 550 550 550
Options (change) 687 440 440 440
Destination 900 995 995 995
Total Price $38,010 $29,545 $32,595 $35,445

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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: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,662
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,010$29,545$32,595$35,445
Adjustments for Features-4,5400-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$29,545$31,345$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelTiguanMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEL PremiumPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD player$125   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,340$3,800$5,050$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,540$0$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3460-55-51

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelTiguanMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in107.3 in
Length185.1 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 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 opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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