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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: $29,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $25,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325 325 325
Door sill trim plates         125 125 125
Rear bumper protector         100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260 260 260
Door sill trim plates         100 100 100
Rear bumper protector         80    
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 550 450 450
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 440 360 360
Destination 910 910 910 910 995 995 995
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $29,545 $32,495 $35,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,800
Model Year2016201620162016202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595$29,545$32,495$35,345
Adjustments for Features-5,155-5,155-6,455-6,4550-1,210-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,705$53,205$54,640$58,140$29,545$31,285$34,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$4,935$8,435$0$1,740$4,590

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162016202120212021
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutivePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD    $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
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$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25
Around view cameras  $500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Following distance indicator    $25$25$25
G-vectoring control    $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  $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   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$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   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Aux input    $50$50$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   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
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$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,295$11,295$12,595$12,595$6,140$7,350$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$5,155$6,455$6,455$0$1,210$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,885-4,886-6,139-6,1390-50-46

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
ModelTouaregMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in107.3 in
Length188.8 in175.6 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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