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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: $25,453

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,989 $25,915 $26,779
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 78 235 235
Rear spoiler 325 375  
Navigation system 1,950    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Floor mats   235 235
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
All-weather floor mats 62 185 185
Rear spoiler 260 300  
Navigation system 1,677    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 6,648 845 470
Options (change) 5,881 670 370
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $25,453 $28,660 $29,185
Total Invoice $23,540 $27,405 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $647
Model Year200920172017
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,453$28,660$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,453$25,295$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$23,540$27,405$27,969
Adjustments for Features0-3,218-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,540$24,187$26,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,570

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920172017
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,590$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,218-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192556%
Total Not Requested150044%
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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