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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: $27,425

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $21,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,979

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,390 $24,000
Base Invoice $44,510 $22,952
All-weather floor mats 249 80
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
All-weather floor mats 199 64
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 249 2,630
Options (change) 199 2,232
Destination 690 795
Total Price $49,329 $27,425
Total Invoice $45,399 $25,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,447
Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$49,329$27,425
Adjustments for Features-6,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,839$27,425
Total Invoice$45,399$25,979
Adjustments for Features-5,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,426$25,979

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,415$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9730

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length187.2 in177.4 in
Width75.9 in69.1 in
Height68.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,300 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested115052%

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