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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: $27,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,069

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,390 $23,895
Base Invoice $44,510 $22,862
Technologie Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 100
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
6-speed manual   0
Rear bumper protector   100
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Interior ambient lighting   250
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo mat   75
Cargo net   50
Technologie Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 80
Adaptive cruise control 1,854  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
6-speed manual   0
Rear bumper protector   80
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Interior ambient lighting   200
Door sill trim plates   100
Cargo mat   60
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 5,699 2,795
Options (change) 5,012 2,332
Destination 690 875
Total Price $54,779 $27,565
Total Invoice $50,212 $26,069

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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: $23,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,692
Model Year20082018
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$54,779$27,565
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,014$27,565
Total Invoice$50,212$26,069
Adjustments for Features-3,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,761$26,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIGrand Touring
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,540$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
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 Weight5,300 lb.2,989 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 V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested110043%

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