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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: $28,910

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,760

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelCX-3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,165 $29,970
Base Invoice $24,454 $28,772
Premium Package 1,435  
Roof rails 300  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 100 240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995
Premium Package 1,270  
Roof rails 240  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 80 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716
Options (change) 2,805 2,570
Options (change) 2,366 2,181
Destination 940 820
Total Price $28,910 $33,360
Total Invoice $27,760 $31,773

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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: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,580
Model Year20182017
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)215/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,910$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$32,905
Total Invoice$27,760$31,773
Adjustments for Features0-433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,760$31,340

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

Model Year20182017
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433

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

Model Year20182017
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
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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

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