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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $16,989 $20,539 $22,075
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Navigation system 1,950    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Navigation system 1,677    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 6,045 900 1,200
Options (change) 5,399 864 1,152
Destination 670 770 770
Total Price $24,850 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $23,058 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $539
Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,850$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-1,5350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,315$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$23,058$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-1,4240-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,634$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,775$1,240$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4240-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092011
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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested265076%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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