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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: $24,825

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $29,280
Base Invoice $15,805 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Rear spoiler 325  
Satellite radio 430  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
5-speed shiftable automatic 855  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Rear spoiler 260  
Satellite radio 344  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,385 1,335
Options (change) 6,490 1,241
Destination 560 820
Total Price $24,825 $31,435
Total Invoice $22,855 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,400
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,825$31,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,825$29,440
Total Invoice$22,855$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,855$28,255

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,370$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,915

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in183.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,829 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested212560%
Total Not Requested140040%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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