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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $39,785
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Cargo mat 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Cargo net 40 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
Cargo mat 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 675 675 1,435
Options (change) 540 540 1,321
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $32,720 $35,570 $42,070

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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: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $559
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,720$35,570$42,070
Adjustments for Features00-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$35,570$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Golf / GTI
TrimTurboPremium PlusR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
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, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,000$7,000$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments00-77

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212018
ModelMazda3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.7 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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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