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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: $25,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,953

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $29,280
Base Invoice $18,303 $28,109
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Universal garage door opener 75  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Universal garage door opener 60  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,400 1,335
Options (change) 4,855 1,241
Destination 795 820
Total Price $25,740 $31,435
Total Invoice $23,953 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,339
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,740$31,435
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,740$30,520
Total Invoice$23,953$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,953$29,292

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,179 lb.3,158 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167546%
Total Not Requested200054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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