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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: $27,715

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,423

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,961 $28,109
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,850 1,335
Options (change) 1,642 1,241
Destination 820 820
Total Price $27,715 $31,435
Total Invoice $26,423 $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: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,715$31,435
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,455$31,435
Total Invoice$26,423$30,170
Adjustments for Features-2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,175$30,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3Jetta
Trims Grand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length180.3 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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