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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: $27,725

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,990 $30,245
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,170  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Roof rails 300  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,035  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Roof rails 240  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Options (change) 1,795 335
Options (change) 1,535 265
Destination 940 850
Total Price $27,725 $31,430

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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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,654
Model Year20172018
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine146hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,725$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,725$31,125

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

Model Year20172018
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11

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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 Year20172018
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in103.5 in
Length168.3 in179.8 in
Width69.6 in70.8 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,054 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 SEL

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

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