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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: $21,569

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120102010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,165
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 225 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 75 75 75          
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125          
iPod integration       199 199 199   199
Sunroof         1,000 1,000    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 175 175 175 175 175
Cargo mat 60 60 60          
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100          
iPod integration       176 176 176   176
Sunroof         883 883    
Options (change) 300 300 300 424 1,424 1,424 225 424
Options (change) 240 240 240 351 1,234 1,234 175 351
Destination 995 995 995 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,295 $31,345 $33,895 $21,569 $23,704 $25,864 $24,255 $23,339

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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: $759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,477
Model Year20212021202120102010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,295$31,345$33,895$21,569$23,704$25,864$24,255$23,339
Adjustments for Features-7,485-9,185-9,1850-525-625-1,475-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,810$22,160$24,710$21,569$23,179$25,239$22,780$23,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0$1,610$3,670$1,211$1,620

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212021202120102010201020102010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   $1100 
5-speed manual   $0    
6-speed manual    $150$150 $150
FWD$0  $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850     
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150$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     
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225$225
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     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175     
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100     
App support$0$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100     
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
HD radio$50$50$50     
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$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$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350     
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150     
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200     
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, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100     
Total Value of Features$9,000$10,700$10,700$1,515$2,040$2,140$2,990$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,485$9,185$9,185$0$525$625$1,475$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-327-362-3350-492-586-1,395-141

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212010
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 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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