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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: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
All-weather floor mats 80 80 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 50 50        
Satellite radio 430 430        
Navigation system     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Rear spoiler     360 360   360
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler         499  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 175 175 175 175
Cargo mat 40 40        
Satellite radio 344 344        
Navigation system     1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Rear spoiler     280 280   280
Sunroof       883 883  
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 560 560 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375
Options (change) 448 448 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036
Destination 795 795 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $23,905 $24,255 $23,520 $25,655 $27,954 $26,405
Total Invoice $22,811 $23,144 $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802

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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: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,905$24,255$23,520$25,655$27,954$26,405
Adjustments for Features-2,120-2,0950-375-475-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,785$22,160$23,520$25,280$27,479$24,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0$1,760$3,959$1,460
Total Invoice$22,811$23,144$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802
Adjustments for Features-2,023-1,9990-349-442-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,788$21,145$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$357$0$1,513$3,534$1,429

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    $1100
6-speed manual $150 $150$150 
5-speed manual  $0   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key $250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration     $100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights $125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,175$1,080$1,455$1,555$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$2,095$0$375$475$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,023-1,9990-349-442-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122010
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
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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