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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: $29,295

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $25,095
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 235
Cargo mat 75 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125  
Driver's Edition       4,600
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 185
Cargo mat 60 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,835
Options (change) 240 240 240 4,601
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $29,295 $32,345 $35,195 $30,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,506
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,295$32,345$35,195$30,750
Adjustments for Features-4,760-6,010-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,535$26,335$29,185$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2021202120212014
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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
Cargo cover$75  $75
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
Rear wiper$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
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 
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$200 
Metal pedals   $75
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
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$7,850$9,100$9,100$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,760$6,010$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-201-229-2110

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212014
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 Weight3,093 lb.2,969 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 GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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