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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: $24,745

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,107

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $36,595
Base Invoice $21,717 $35,131
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Options (change) 800 335
Options (change) 640 265
Destination 750 820
Total Price $24,745 $37,750
Total Invoice $23,107 $36,216

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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: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,745$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,745$31,510
Total Invoice$23,107$36,216
Adjustments for Features0-5,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,107$30,230

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
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, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,986

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length177.4 in167.5 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft352.7 ft3

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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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