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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: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,866

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $18,995 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,416 $18,235 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 2,460        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 325 375 375 375  
Satellite radio 430        
Navigation system 1,750        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Lighting Package   995 995    
Navigation Package   1,325      
Connectivity Package   2,230      
Grand Touring Package 2,295        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 260 300 300 300  
Satellite radio 344        
Navigation system 1,505        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Lighting Package   856 856    
Navigation Package   1,272      
Connectivity Package   2,142      
Options (change) 6,610 5,160 1,605 610 235
Options (change) 5,800 4,755 1,341 485 185
Destination 650 820 820 820 820
Total Price $24,795 $24,975 $27,805 $27,840 $30,335
Total Invoice $22,866 $23,810 $26,527 $26,658 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $972
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,795$24,975$27,805$27,840$30,335
Adjustments for Features-300-1,925-125-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,765$24,975$25,880$27,715$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$2,740$3,835
Total Invoice$22,866$23,810$26,527$26,658$29,114
Adjustments for Features-280-1,837-120-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$23,810$24,690$26,538$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880$2,728$3,840

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,315$4,240$2,440$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0$1,925$125$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-1,837-120-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,860 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177556%
Total Not Requested140044%
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 1.8T SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
SD Card slot25No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested88042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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