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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: $27,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,637

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,795 $60,195 $23,400
Base Invoice $50,208 $57,247 $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 1,725
Options (change) 0 0 1,464
Destination 910 910 795
Total Price $53,705 $61,105 $25,920
Total Invoice $51,118 $58,157 $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: $18,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,957
Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/40-21205/50-17
Total Price$53,705$61,105$25,920
Adjustments for Features-8,955-10,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,750$50,825$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$51,118$58,157$24,637
Adjustments for Features-8,524-9,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,594$48,373$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,779$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregMazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutives Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$11,055$12,380$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,955$10,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,524-9,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,697 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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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 system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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