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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: $24,205

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,104

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims Grand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,901 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235 235 235
Satellite radio 430        
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185 185 185
Satellite radio 344        
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Options (change) 510 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 408 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 795 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,205 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $23,104 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,242
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims Grand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,205$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-1,7600-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$23,104$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-1,6800-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,424$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trims Grand TouringTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$915$1,015$2,115$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6800-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in182.2 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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