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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: $22,380

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,816

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $17,838 $20,539 $22,075
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,195    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,028    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 2,590 900 1,200
Options (change) 2,228 864 1,152
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $22,380 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $20,816 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,380$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-2350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,145$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$20,816$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2190-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,597$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,250$1,015$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in182.2 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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