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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,215

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $4,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,781

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimiWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $21,345 $24,770
Base Invoice $12,848 $20,138 $23,094
Touring Package 2,280    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 69 69
All-weather floor mats 60 185 185
Cargo mat 40    
Fog lights 300    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Autobahn Package     2,405
Touring Package 2,127    
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 55 55
All-weather floor mats 48 145 145
Cargo mat 32    
Fog lights 240    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
6-speed automated manual   1,099 1,099
Autobahn Package     2,227
Options (change) 4,945 1,354 3,759
Options (change) 4,373 1,299 3,526
Destination 560 700 700
Total Price $19,215 $23,399 $29,229
Total Invoice $17,781 $22,137 $27,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,658
Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimiWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,215$23,399$29,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,215$21,604$25,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,780
Total Invoice$17,781$22,137$27,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,698-3,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,781$20,439$23,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620092009
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimiWolfsburg EditionGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$3,015$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,698-3,594

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.3 in179.3 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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