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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: $26,670

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,353

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,382

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Model Year201720132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $22,862 $23,803 $33,403
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Cargo mat 75    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Cargo mat 60    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 1,900 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 1,616 6,137 1,836
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $26,670 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $25,353 $30,735 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,388
Model Year201720132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,670$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-2,1100-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,560$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$25,353$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-2,0060-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,347$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,427

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$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$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$1,840$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0060-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172013
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 Weight2,876 lb.2,969 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested75037%
Total Not Requested130063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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