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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,842

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelCX-3CX-3Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,960 $24,990 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,342 $24,283 $17,138
Premium Package 1,410    
Cargo net 50 50 69
All-weather floor mats 100 100 99
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Premium Package 1,248    
Cargo net 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 80 80 64
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Options (change) 1,560 150 598
Options (change) 1,368 120 499
Destination 940 940 630
Total Price $24,460 $26,080 $19,618
Total Invoice $23,650 $25,343 $18,267

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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 GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $483
Model Year201720172006
ModelCX-3CX-3Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4146hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$24,460$26,080$19,618
Adjustments for Features-3,510-6,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,950$19,295$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$1,655$0$0
Total Invoice$23,650$25,343$18,267
Adjustments for Features-3,394-6,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,256$18,750$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$1,506$0$0

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

Model Year201720172006
ModelCX-3CX-3Golf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$6,975$190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$6,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,394-6,5930

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

Model Year20172006
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in98.9 in
Length168.3 in164.9 in
Width69.6 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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