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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: $25,555

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,386

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $34,795
Base Invoice $23,143 $33,403
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Options (change) 560 235
Options (change) 448 185
Destination 795 795
Total Price $25,555 $35,825
Total Invoice $24,386 $34,383

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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: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,555$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,555$32,885
Total Invoice$24,386$34,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,386$31,561

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,822

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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.3,326 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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