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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: $25,175

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,318

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $18,625
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $17,446
Lux Package 3,850 3,850    
Grand Touring Package       2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Universal garage door opener       75
Rear bumper protector       50
Navigation system       1,950
Lux Package 3,660 3,660    
Grand Touring Package       2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Universal garage door opener       60
Rear bumper protector       40
Navigation system       1,677
Options (change) 3,850 3,850 0 5,880
Options (change) 3,660 3,660 0 5,202
Destination 820 820 820 670
Total Price $49,120 $52,620 $61,385 $25,175
Total Invoice $46,753 $50,081 $58,418 $23,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,482
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19205/50-17
Total Price$49,120$52,620$61,385$25,175
Adjustments for Features-7,305-7,305-8,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,815$45,315$52,980$25,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$11,165$0
Total Invoice$46,753$50,081$58,418$23,318
Adjustments for Features-6,953-6,953-7,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,800$43,128$50,419$23,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$10,619$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$9,105$9,105$10,205$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,305$7,305$8,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,953-6,953-7,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112009
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width76.4 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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