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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: $28,470

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $23,590
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50 50 69
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 99
Package 3       4,885
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Cargo net 40 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 64
Package 3       4,463
Options (change) 475 475 475 5,053
Options (change) 380 380 380 4,582
Destination 995 995 995 630
Total Price $28,470 $31,520 $34,070 $29,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,770
Model Year2021202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,470$31,520$34,070$29,273
Adjustments for Features-3,585-5,285-5,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$26,235$28,785$29,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2021202120212006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,275$8,275$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,585$5,285$5,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-173-231-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212006
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in101.5 in
Length183.5 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested272562%
Total Not Requested170038%

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