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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: $30,940

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $26,495
Base Invoice $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524 $25,345
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Universal garage door opener         125
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         450
Rear bumper protector         100
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Universal garage door opener         100
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         360
Rear bumper protector         80
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,076
Destination 910 910 910 910 795
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $30,940
Total Invoice $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434 $29,216

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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: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,225
Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21215/45-18
Total Price$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595$30,940
Adjustments for Features-5,855-5,855-7,155-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,005$52,505$53,940$57,440$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$4,935$8,435$0
Total Invoice$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434$29,216
Adjustments for Features-5,549-5,550-6,805-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,441$49,768$51,301$54,629$29,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,327$4,860$8,188$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162014
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI Executives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black grille (optional)    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,205$10,205$11,505$11,505$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,855$5,855$7,155$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,549-5,550-6,805-6,8050

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162014
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 Weight4,697 lb.2,798 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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