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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,400 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $10,505 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,959 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $10,407 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $24,000 | $35,650 |
| Base Invoice | $22,952 | $34,225 |
| Tech Package | 2,135 | |
| 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 | 1,836 | |
| 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) | 2,605 | 1,435 |
| Options (change) | 2,212 | 1,321 |
| Destination | 795 | 820 |
| Total Price | $27,400 | $37,905 |
| Total Invoice | $25,959 | $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: $6,290 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 263hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 265, 10 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,400 | $37,905 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,400 | $33,690 |
| Total Invoice | $25,959 | $36,366 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,044 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,959 | $32,322 |
Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | MazdaSpeed3 | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $2,850 | $7,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,044 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Mazda3 | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 177.4 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,281 lb. | 3,340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.8 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
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