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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: $25,170

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,101

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,144 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 100 235
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
All-weather floor mats 80 185
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,150 3,760
Options (change) 1,082 3,509
Destination 875 770
Total Price $25,170 $28,275
Total Invoice $24,101 $27,074

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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: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,041
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,170$28,275
Adjustments for Features-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,010$28,275
Total Invoice$24,101$27,074
Adjustments for Features-2,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$27,074

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Compass $0
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0680

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
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.3,157 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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