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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: $2,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,866

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $16,416 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 325 375    
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 1,750      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Grand Touring Package 2,295      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 260 300    
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,505      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Options (change) 6,610 610 235 235
Options (change) 5,800 485 185 185
Destination 650 820 820 820
Total Price $24,795 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $22,866 $25,671 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $542
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,795$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,495-3,245-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$23,315$28,930$27,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$22,866$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,347-3,114-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,866$22,324$27,765$26,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,441$4,539

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,920$5,415$5,165$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495$3,245$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,347-3,114-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
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.2,940 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%

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