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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: $24,968

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,152

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,446 $23,323
Grand Touring Package 2,270  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Cargo mat 40  
Navigation system 1,950  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Grand Touring Package 2,117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
All-weather floor mats 62 176
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 1,677  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 5,673 5,765
Options (change) 5,036 5,486
Destination 670 770
Total Price $24,968 $30,830
Total Invoice $23,152 $29,579

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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: $4,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,597
Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,968$30,830
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,968$29,965
Total Invoice$23,152$29,579
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,152$28,749

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimsGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,350$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
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
43.8 ft346.0 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
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
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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