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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,016

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Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $24,770
Base Invoice $22,144 $23,094
Cargo net 50 69
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Autobahn Package   2,405
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
Autobahn Package   2,227
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 1,400 3,759
Options (change) 1,285 3,526
Destination 875 700
Total Price $25,420 $29,229
Total Invoice $24,304 $27,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,603
Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,420$29,229
Adjustments for Features-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,760$29,229
Total Invoice$24,304$27,320
Adjustments for Features-1,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,717$27,320

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand 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 
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
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,750$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,100 lb.3,352 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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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