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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: $28,129

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $24,770
Cargo net 50 50 50 69
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 185
Cargo mat 75 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
Autobahn Package       2,405
Cargo net 40 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 145
Cargo mat 60 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
Autobahn Package       2,227
Options (change) 350 350 350 2,659
Options (change) 280 280 280 2,427
Destination 995 995 995 700
Total Price $28,345 $31,395 $33,945 $28,129

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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: $5,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,240
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGLI
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$28,345$31,395$33,945$28,129
Adjustments for Features-5,535-7,235-7,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$24,160$26,710$28,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2021202120212009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGLI
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,775$9,475$9,475$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$7,235$7,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-249-294-2720

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212009
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.3,231 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 GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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