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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: $28,720

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $24,795 $34,795
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
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) 300 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 240 6,137 1,836
Destination 920 795 795
Total Price $28,720 $32,025 $37,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,764
Model Year201920132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,720$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-4,6850-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920132013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
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, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,350$2,665$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,685$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192013
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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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
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

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 system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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