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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: $26,130

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,383

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,990 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,283 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 100  
Autobahn Package   5,530
All-weather floor mats 80 176
Door sill trim plates 80  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 200 5,765
Options (change) 160 5,486
Destination 940 770
Total Price $26,130 $30,830
Total Invoice $25,383 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,013
Model Year20172011
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,130$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,260$30,830
Total Invoice$25,383$29,579
Adjustments for Features-1,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,566$29,579

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8170

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20172011
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length168.3 in165.4 in
Width69.6 in70.3 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.5 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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