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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: $29,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $16,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
V6 Package 4 6,850          
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 100 100 100
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450        
V8 Package 1   2,100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325 325
Cargo net       50 50 50
Cargo mat       75 75 75
V6 Package 4 6,049          
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 80 80 80
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398        
V8 Package 1   1,854        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260 260 260
Cargo net       40 40 40
Cargo mat       60 60 60
Options (change) 7,549 2,799 249 550 550 550
Options (change) 6,646 2,451 199 440 440 440
Destination 670 670 670 995 995 995
Total Price $45,629 $48,219 $68,669 $29,545 $32,595 $35,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,904
Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11300, 11375, 11?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,629$48,219$68,669$29,545$32,595$35,445
Adjustments for Features-1,115-365-4,4400-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,514$47,854$64,229$29,545$31,345$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$19,715$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350   
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250   
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
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   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150   
Lockable rear differential  $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200 $200   
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25   
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,615$7,865$11,940$7,500$8,750$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$365$4,440$0$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,009-331-4,0250-55-51

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in107.3 in
Length187.2 in175.6 in
Width75.9 in70.7 in
Height68.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600No
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested220048%
Total Not Requested242552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%

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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