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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: $25,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,247

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $24,770
Base Invoice $17,838 $23,094
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,195  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,028  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Cargo mat 40  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 5,220 4,649
Options (change) 4,659 4,185
Destination 750 700
Total Price $25,010 $30,119
Total Invoice $23,247 $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: $6,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,075
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,010$30,119
Adjustments for Features-1,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,565$30,119
Total Invoice$23,247$27,979
Adjustments for Features-1,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,904$27,979

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimsGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in179.3 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested125044%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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