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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: $25,150

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimsGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo mat 40      
Remote start 350 450 450 450
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235 235
Cargo net 40 100 100 100
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 1,750      
Rear spoiler 325      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Grand Touring Package 2,295      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo mat 32      
Remote start 280 350 350 350
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185 185
Cargo net 32 80 80 80
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,505      
Rear spoiler 260      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 6,965 1,020 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 6,084 800 800 800
Destination 650 895 895 895
Total Price $25,150 $27,910 $28,910 $31,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,632
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimsGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,150$27,910$28,910$31,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-2,395-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,150$25,515$26,515$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$2,350

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201920192019
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimsGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$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 
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
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$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$0$0
Total Value of Features$970$3,365$3,365$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$2,395$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145-140-177

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082019
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in185.1 in
Width69.1 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
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 GLI S

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 GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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 GLI Autobahn

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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