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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: $27,433

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,740 $36,945
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 78 235
Cargo mat 40  
Navigation system 1,950  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 62 185
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 1,677  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,023 1,435
Options (change) 3,562 1,321
Destination 670 995
Total Price $27,433 $39,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,679
Model Year20092021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,433$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,433$31,260

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,475$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-477

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,256 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
43.8 ft353.7 ft3

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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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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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