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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $21,395
Base Invoice $22,144 $20,539
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,100
Sport Package   700
Sunroof   900
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 1,056
Sport Package   672
Sunroof   864
Options (change) 1,175 2,700
Options (change) 1,102 2,592
Destination 875 770
Total Price $25,195 $24,865
Total Invoice $24,121 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,896
Model Year20172011
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,195$24,865
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,985$24,865
Total Invoice$24,121$23,901
Adjustments for Features-2,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$23,901

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,800$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,100 lb.3,075 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 SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

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