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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: $27,060

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,687

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,952 $24,091
Tech Package 2,135  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 1,836  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,265 5,935
Options (change) 1,940 5,657
Destination 795 820
Total Price $27,060 $31,850
Total Invoice $25,687 $30,568

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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: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,475
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,060$31,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,060$30,385
Total Invoice$25,687$30,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,687$29,162

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested180059%

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