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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,160

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,723

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $19,755
Base Invoice $16,262 $18,965
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 40  
Cold Weather Package   250
Sunroof   1,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
All-weather floor mats 48 176
Cargo mat 32  
Cold Weather Package   215
Sunroof   860
Options (change) 3,230 1,485
Options (change) 2,901 1,251
Destination 560 770
Total Price $21,160 $22,010
Total Invoice $19,723 $20,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$21,160$22,010
Adjustments for Features-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,225$22,010
Total Invoice$19,723$20,986
Adjustments for Features-8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,851$20,986

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8720

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in165.4 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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