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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: $27,480

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,525

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,700 $35,650
Base Invoice $22,191 $34,225
Tech Package 2,515  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Bright-finished fuel door 100  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 2,163  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Bright-finished fuel door 80  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,985 1,435
Options (change) 2,539 1,321
Destination 795 820
Total Price $27,480 $37,905
Total Invoice $25,525 $36,366

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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: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,480$37,905
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$33,665
Total Invoice$25,525$36,366
Adjustments for Features0-4,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,525$32,298

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$2,975$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,068

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
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
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested132547%
Total Not Requested150053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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