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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: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,036

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $24,300
Base Invoice $21,901 $22,659
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40 69
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32 55
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Cargo mat 40  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,570 6,149
Options (change) 1,340 5,659
Destination 795 650
Total Price $25,265 $31,099
Total Invoice $24,036 $28,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,227
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,265$31,099
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,955$31,099
Total Invoice$24,036$28,968
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,741$28,968

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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, remote $200
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2950

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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