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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: $27,330

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,018

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $25,445
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $24,343
Executive Package 11,720 11,720    
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       450
Rear bumper protector       100
Executive Package 11,145 11,145    
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       360
Rear bumper protector       80
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 1,050
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 840
Destination 870 870 870 835
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $27,330
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $26,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,461
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19215/45-18
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$27,330
Adjustments for Features-6,080-6,080-6,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,885$53,385$56,150$27,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,265$0
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$26,018
Adjustments for Features-5,787-5,786-5,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,479$50,808$53,436$26,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$5,957$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$8,730$8,730$8,780$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,080$6,080$6,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,787-5,786-5,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in175.6 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested260045%
Total Not Requested316555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested260045%
Total Not Requested316555%

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