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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: $28,315

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,165 $30,245
Premium Package 1,435  
Roof rails 300  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Premium Package 1,270  
Roof rails 240  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Options (change) 2,210 335
Options (change) 1,890 265
Destination 940 850
Total Price $28,315 $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: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,572
Model Year20182018
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$28,315$31,430
Adjustments for Features-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$31,430

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

Model Year20182018
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
G-vectoring control$100 
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 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$5,000$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970

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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 Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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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