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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: $26,890

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,744

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,869 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system   900
Rear spoiler   375
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Navigation system   864
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 100 4,660
Options (change) 80 4,373
Destination 795 770
Total Price $26,890 $29,175
Total Invoice $25,744 $27,938

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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: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,100
Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,890$29,175
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$29,175
Total Invoice$25,744$27,938
Adjustments for Features-2,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$27,938

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,900$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length180.3 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,004 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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