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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: $23,340

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,572

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $16,262 $23,803 $33,403
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,750    
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,505    
Cargo mat 32    
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 5,410 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 4,750 6,137 1,836
Destination 560 795 795
Total Price $23,340 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $21,572 $30,735 $36,034

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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: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,704
Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,340$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,340$30,505$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$21,572$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,459-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,572$29,276$32,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,428

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
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 
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 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,045$2,565$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459-3,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
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 Weight2,809 lb.2,969 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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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