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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: $25,395

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,689

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,340 $36,595
Base Invoice $20,898 $35,131
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 40  
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Cargo mat 32  
Options (change) 2,460 335
Options (change) 2,196 265
Destination 595 820
Total Price $25,395 $37,750
Total Invoice $23,689 $36,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,920
Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,395$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,395$31,905
Total Invoice$23,689$36,216
Adjustments for Features0-5,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,689$30,609

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,795$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,607

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length176.6 in167.5 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft352.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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