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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $20,539 $22,075
Satellite radio 430      
Fog lights 325      
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Satellite radio 344      
Fog lights 260      
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 755 0 900 1,200
Options (change) 604 0 864 1,152
Destination 795 795 770 770
Total Price $24,350 $25,145 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $23,204 $24,082 $22,173 $23,997

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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: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,189
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,350$25,145$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-1,935-3,2350-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,415$21,910$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$23,204$24,082$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-1,844-3,0980-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,360$20,984$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$376$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,975$740$890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$3,235$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,844-3,0980-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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