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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: $24,300

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,470

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $24,770
Base Invoice $16,416 $23,094
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 1,990
Autobahn Package   2,405
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 48 145
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 1,758
Autobahn Package   2,227
Options (change) 6,115 4,649
Options (change) 5,404 4,185
Destination 650 700
Total Price $24,300 $30,119
Total Invoice $22,470 $27,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,300$30,119
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,300$29,634
Total Invoice$22,470$27,979
Adjustments for Features0-451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,470$27,528

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$970$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-451

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,759 lb.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested100031%
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 Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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