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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,815

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,573

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,977 $40,608 $61,385 $22,862
V6 Package 4 6,850      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 100
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450    
V8 Package 2   5,260    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       50
Cargo mat       75
Obstacle detection, rear       495
V6 Package 4 6,049      
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 80
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398    
V8 Package 2   4,645    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Cargo net       40
Cargo mat       60
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 7,549 5,959 249 1,045
Options (change) 6,646 5,242 199 836
Destination 670 670 670 875
Total Price $45,629 $51,379 $68,669 $25,815
Total Invoice $41,293 $46,520 $62,254 $24,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,611
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11375, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,629$51,379$68,669$25,815
Adjustments for Features-4,540-5,090-7,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,089$46,289$60,804$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$19,715$0
Total Invoice$41,293$46,520$62,254$24,573
Adjustments for Features-4,109-4,609-7,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,184$41,911$55,124$24,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,727$17,940$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Ski sack  $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,415$11,190$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,540$5,090$7,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,109-4,609-7,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length187.2 in175.6 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested215046%
Total Not Requested247554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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