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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: $27,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,889

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $23,895
Base Invoice $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524 $22,862
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         495
Rear bumper protector         100
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Rear bumper protector         80
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,570
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,152
Destination 910 910 910 910 875
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $27,340
Total Invoice $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434 $25,889

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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: $21,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,386
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
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$27,340
Adjustments for Features-6,030-6,030-7,330-7,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,830$52,330$53,765$57,265$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$4,935$8,435$0
Total Invoice$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434$25,889
Adjustments for Features-5,715-5,716-6,971-6,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,275$49,602$51,135$54,463$25,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,327$4,860$8,188$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
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 
Exterior 
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
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Road sign information    $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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$10,580$10,580$11,880$11,880$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$6,030$7,330$7,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,715-5,716-6,971-6,9710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,876 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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