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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: $26,430

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,198

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $3,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trims Tourings Grand Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $24,745 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,723 $23,673 $26,779
Interior ambient lighting 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats     235
Interior ambient lighting 200 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 800 1,850 1,570
Options (change) 640 1,642 1,426
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $26,430 $27,430 $30,285
Total Invoice $25,198 $26,150 $29,025

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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: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,788
Model Year201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trims Tourings Grand Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,430$27,430$30,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$25,880$29,695
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$25,198$26,150$29,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,478-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,198$24,672$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$526$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
Trims Tourings Grand Touring2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$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$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$3,300$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,478-565

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162017
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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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