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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: $27,610

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,179

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,143 $33,207
Tech Package 2,485  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Tech Package 2,137  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Options (change) 2,615 235
Options (change) 2,241 185
Destination 795 770
Total Price $27,610 $35,595
Total Invoice $26,179 $34,162

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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: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,841
Model Year20132012
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$27,610$35,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$34,405
Total Invoice$26,179$34,162
Adjustments for Features0-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,179$33,020

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
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
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

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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