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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: $26,480

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,663

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,990 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $24,283 $28,171 $29,131
Roof rails 300    
Cargo net 50 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Door sill trim plates 100 240 240
Lighting Package   995 995
Roof rails 240    
Cargo net 40 80 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Door sill trim plates 80 200 200
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 550 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 440 1,321 1,321
Destination 940 820 820
Total Price $26,480 $31,735 $32,735
Total Invoice $25,663 $30,312 $31,272

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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: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,562
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine146hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,480$31,735$32,735
Adjustments for Features-945-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,535$30,685$32,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$25,663$30,312$31,272
Adjustments for Features-916-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,747$29,309$31,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,963

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,180$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-916-1,0030

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

Model Year20172015
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in103.5 in
Length168.3 in179.6 in
Width69.6 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 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 in38.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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