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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: $32,345

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $34,590
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Cargo mat 75 75  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
Cargo mat 60 60  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 300 300 1,735
Options (change) 240 240 1,625
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $32,345 $35,195 $37,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,512
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,345$35,195$37,095
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,560$31,410$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,525$8,525$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,371 lb.3,326 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 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
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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