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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: $23,555

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $36,945
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Options (change) 5,625 335
Options (change) 4,922 265
Destination 560 995
Total Price $23,555 $38,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,703
Model Year20062021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,555$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,555$31,630

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,070$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length176.6 in167.6 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft353.7 ft3

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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 wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
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 Autobahn

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

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