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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: $28,535

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,453

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,700 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,191 $33,207
Tech Package 2,515  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Tech Package 2,163  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 4,040 1,735
Options (change) 3,467 1,625
Destination 795 770
Total Price $28,535 $37,095
Total Invoice $26,453 $35,602

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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: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,535$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,535$35,430
Total Invoice$26,453$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,453$34,004

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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
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 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,425$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,598

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length177.4 in165.4 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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