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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,985

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,788

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $24,300
Base Invoice $23,673 $22,659
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 60 69
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 70  
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Autobahn Package   3,020
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 48 55
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 50  
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Autobahn Package   2,797
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 1,405 6,149
Options (change) 1,280 5,659
Destination 835 650
Total Price $26,985 $31,099
Total Invoice $25,788 $28,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,364
Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,985$31,099
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$31,099
Total Invoice$25,788$28,968
Adjustments for Features-2,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,604$28,968

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,400$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length180.3 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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