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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: $25,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,637

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 R-LineTDI R-LineV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,050 $55,550 $54,690 $58,190 $57,935 $61,435 $64,745 $23,400
Base Invoice $49,500 $52,828 $52,011 $55,339 $55,096 $58,424 $61,572 $22,378
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               200
Tech Package               1,400
Universal garage door opener               75
Rear bumper protector               50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               160
Tech Package               1,204
Universal garage door opener               60
Rear bumper protector               40
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,725
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,464
Destination 910 910 910 910 910 910 910 795
Total Price $52,960 $56,460 $55,600 $59,100 $58,845 $62,345 $65,655 $25,920
Total Invoice $50,410 $53,738 $52,921 $56,249 $56,006 $59,334 $62,482 $24,637

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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: $20,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,438
Model Year20142014201420142014201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 R-LineTDI R-LineV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8620, 12620, 12?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19205/50-17
Total Price$52,960$56,460$55,600$59,100$58,845$62,345$65,655$25,920
Adjustments for Features-6,655-6,255-5,980-5,980-8,055-8,055-8,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,305$50,205$49,620$53,120$50,790$54,290$57,550$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$3,315$6,815$4,485$7,985$11,245$0
Total Invoice$50,410$53,738$52,921$56,249$56,006$59,334$62,482$24,637
Adjustments for Features-6,335-5,953-5,692-5,692-7,666-7,666-7,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,075$47,785$47,229$50,557$48,340$51,668$54,769$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$3,154$6,482$4,265$7,593$10,694$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014201420142014201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 R-LineTDI R-LineV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrids Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual       $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system       $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150 $150
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  $250$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  $150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof       $900
Infotainment 
Aux input       $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 $250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  $100 
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300   $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0    
Total Value of Features$8,605$8,205$7,930$7,930$10,005$10,005$10,055$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,655$6,255$5,980$5,980$8,055$8,055$8,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,335-5,953-5,692-5,692-7,666-7,666-7,7130

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in177.4 in
Width76.4 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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