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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: $19,125

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $11,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,672

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $11,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trimi2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $27,895
Base Invoice $12,848 $26,779
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890  
Touring Package 2,280  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Rear spoiler 325  
Fog lights 300  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Floor mats   235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765  
Touring Package 2,127  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Rear spoiler 260  
Fog lights 240  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Floor mats   185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,855 1,570
Options (change) 4,264 1,426
Destination 560 820
Total Price $19,125 $30,285
Total Invoice $17,672 $29,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trimi2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$19,125$30,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,125$24,015
Total Invoice$17,672$29,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,672$23,016

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trimi2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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 collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$395$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,009

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062017
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 Weight2,685 lb.3,194 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 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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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