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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: $25,465

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,733

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $18,303 $29,933 $22,987
Tech Package 1,835    
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Autobahn Package     2,250
Navigation Package     2,005
Rear spoiler     375
Tech Package 1,578    
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
Autobahn Package     2,160
Navigation Package     1,925
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,125 235 4,865
Options (change) 4,635 185 4,570
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $25,465 $32,210 $29,605
Total Invoice $23,733 $30,913 $28,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year201120132013
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6S7M6
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$25,465$32,210$29,605
Adjustments for Features-835-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,630$31,610$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$23,733$30,913$28,352
Adjustments for Features-778-5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,955$30,337$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120132013
ModelMazda3JettaJetta
TrimsHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,625$2,390$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-778-5760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170084%
Total Not Requested32516%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187551%
Total Not Requested180049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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