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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: $27,300

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $39,785
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,505 1,435
Options (change) 2,132 1,321
Destination 795 850
Total Price $27,300 $42,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,116
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$27,300$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,300$34,155

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-408

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length177.4 in167.6 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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