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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: $27,585

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,345 $23,323
Door sill trim plates 125  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Cargo mat 70  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   5,530
Door sill trim plates 100  
All-weather floor mats 80 176
Cargo mat 50  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 295 6,865
Options (change) 230 6,542
Destination 795 770
Total Price $27,585 $31,930
Total Invoice $26,370 $30,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,422
Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,585$31,930
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$31,930
Total Invoice$26,370$30,635
Adjustments for Features-1,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,213$30,635

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,002 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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