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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: $25,240

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,963

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $24,770
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $23,094
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Cargo net 40 40 69
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
Cargo mat 50 50  
Fog lights 325    
Autobahn Package     2,405
Navigation system     1,990
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Cargo net 32 32 55
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Cargo mat 40 40  
Fog lights 260    
Autobahn Package     2,227
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 1,895 1,570 4,649
Options (change) 1,600 1,340 4,185
Destination 795 795 700
Total Price $25,240 $25,265 $30,119
Total Invoice $23,963 $24,036 $27,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,578
Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,240$25,265$30,119
Adjustments for Features-1,645-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$23,770$30,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,963$24,036$27,979
Adjustments for Features-1,562-1,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,401$22,614$27,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$213$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$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$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,775$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$1,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,562-1,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
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 Weight2,873 lb.3,231 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 i 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
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%
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
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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