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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: $29,485

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,892

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $35,070
Base Invoice $24,343 $33,667
Technology Package 2,600  
Cargo net 60 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Cargo mat 70  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Technology Package 2,236  
Cargo net 48 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Options (change) 3,205 335
Options (change) 2,714 265
Destination 835 850
Total Price $29,485 $36,255
Total Invoice $27,892 $34,782

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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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,485$36,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$33,640
Total Invoice$27,892$34,782
Adjustments for Features0-2,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,892$32,273

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Trims Grand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,509

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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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