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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: $26,120

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,979

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,862 $24,091
Door sill trim plates 125  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Cargo mat 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Door sill trim plates 100  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,350 5,935
Options (change) 1,242 5,657
Destination 875 820
Total Price $26,120 $31,850
Total Invoice $24,979 $30,568

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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: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,435
Model Year20182014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,120$31,850
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$31,850
Total Invoice$24,979$30,568
Adjustments for Features-8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,133$30,568

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8460

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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 Year20182014
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 Weight3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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