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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: $23,175

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,452

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $17,838 $25,195 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 325  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,195    
Cargo net 40 100 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Remote start 350 450 450
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 50    
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 270  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,028    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Remote start 280 350 350
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 40    
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Options (change) 3,385 1,475 1,020
Options (change) 2,864 1,170 800
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $23,175 $28,570 $31,415
Total Invoice $21,452 $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: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,772
Model Year201020182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,175$28,570$31,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,175$24,380$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$21,452$27,215$30,012
Adjustments for Features0-3,991-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,452$23,224$26,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020182018
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
Trims1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $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
Surround sound$250  
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
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, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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$1,250$5,440$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,991-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.7 in183.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 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 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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