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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,217

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $30,045
Base Invoice $22,862 $28,843
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo mat 75  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo mat 60  
Options (change) 600 335
Options (change) 480 265
Destination 875 820
Total Price $25,370 $31,200
Total Invoice $24,217 $29,928

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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: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand TouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4210hp 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$25,370$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$30,685
Total Invoice$24,217$29,928
Adjustments for Features0-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,217$29,434

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimGrand 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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494

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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 Year20182015
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,876 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft352.7 ft3

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

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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