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Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,235

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,990 $36,495
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 100  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 80  
Options (change) 2,345 335
Options (change) 2,039 265
Destination 900 920
Total Price $28,235 $37,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,082
Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,235$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,235$36,320

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length168.3 in167.6 in
Width69.6 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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