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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $29,280
Base Invoice $21,901 $28,109
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Universal garage door opener 75  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Universal garage door opener 60  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,755 1,335
Options (change) 1,488 1,241
Destination 795 820
Total Price $25,450 $31,435
Total Invoice $24,184 $30,170

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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: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,156
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,450$31,435
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$30,570
Total Invoice$24,184$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,184$29,340

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T 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 
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 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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$1,600$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length180.9 in183.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,158 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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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