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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: $25,225

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,210

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,195 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 325  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235
Rear spoiler 325    
Remote start 350 450 450
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 270  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185
Rear spoiler 260    
Remote start 280 350 350
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Options (change) 7,040 1,475 1,020
Options (change) 6,144 1,170 800
Destination 650 850 850
Total Price $25,225 $28,570 $31,415
Total Invoice $23,210 $27,215 $30,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,081
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,225$28,570$31,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,225$25,500$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$23,210$27,215$30,012
Adjustments for Features0-2,924-2,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,210$24,291$27,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,290

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,120$5,190$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,924-2,431

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
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.2,931 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

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested190060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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