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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: $25,835

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,065

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $34,795
Base Invoice $20,991 $33,403
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Cargo mat 40  
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Cargo mat 32  
Options (change) 2,745 235
Options (change) 2,424 185
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,835 $35,825
Total Invoice $24,065 $34,383

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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: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,779
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,835$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,835$33,180
Total Invoice$24,065$34,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,065$31,844

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,326 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
43.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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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