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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: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,336

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $29,545
Base Invoice $21,901 $28,362
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 800 570
Options (change) 640 450
Destination 795 850
Total Price $24,495 $30,965
Total Invoice $23,336 $29,662

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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: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,468
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,495$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$29,025
Total Invoice$23,336$29,662
Adjustments for Features0-1,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,336$27,804

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI
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 collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$1,825$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
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.3,208 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
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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