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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: $29,120

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,500 $34,095
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Driver Assistance Package   1,095
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Driver Assistance Package   942
Options (change) 675 1,430
Options (change) 540 1,207
Destination 945 820
Total Price $29,120 $36,345

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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: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,724
Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,120$36,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,120$34,805

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,469

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202017
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%

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