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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: $24,545

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,666

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimsTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $16,416 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Grand Touring Package 2,460        
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 325 375 375 375 375
Satellite radio 430        
Navigation system 1,750       900
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Grand Touring Package 2,295        
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 260 300 300 300 300
Satellite radio 344        
Navigation system 1,505       864
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 6,360 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 5,600 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 650 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,545 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $22,666 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,020
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimsTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,545$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-1,1050-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,440$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$22,666$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,646$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimsTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manual $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,495$1,390$1,490$2,590$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0200-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length178.3 in182.2 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested220068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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