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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: $26,305

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $24,454 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Door sill trim plates 100    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Door sill trim plates 80    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 200 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 160 5,945 1,625
Destination 940 770 770
Total Price $26,305 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $25,554 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,196
Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,305$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4950-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,810$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$25,554$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-2,4240-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$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 headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$1,855$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4240-1,872

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

Model Year20182012
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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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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