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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: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,554

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,165 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,454 $24,091
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 100  
Driver's Edition   4,600
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 80  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 200 4,835
Options (change) 160 4,601
Destination 940 820
Total Price $26,305 $30,750
Total Invoice $25,554 $29,512

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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: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,649
Model Year20182014
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,305$30,750
Adjustments for Features-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,535$30,750
Total Invoice$25,554$29,512
Adjustments for Features-2,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,863$29,512

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

Model Year20182014
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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
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$4,475$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6910

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

Model Year20182014
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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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