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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: $27,850

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $36,495
Tech Package 2,485  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Tech Package 2,137  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Options (change) 2,855 335
Options (change) 2,433 265
Destination 795 920
Total Price $27,850 $37,750

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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 GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,361
Model Year20132020
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,850$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$32,160

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132020
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
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
Total Value of Features$1,900$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-175

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132020
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.3,186 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
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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