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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: $28,665

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,015

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,900 $23,895
Base Invoice $44,997 $22,862
Technology Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 289 100
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Rear bumper protector   100
Technology Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 225 80
Adaptive cruise control 2,296  
Bluetooth cell phone link 243  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 6,514 3,895
Options (change) 5,723 3,278
Destination 750 875
Total Price $56,164 $28,665
Total Invoice $51,470 $27,015

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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: $23,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,395
Model Year20092017
ModelTouaregMazda3
TrimV8 FSIGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$56,164$28,665
Adjustments for Features-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,734$28,665
Total Invoice$51,470$27,015
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,410$27,015

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$8,030$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

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