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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: $25,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,675

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $29,280
Base Invoice $22,144 $28,109
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,950 1,335
Options (change) 1,656 1,241
Destination 875 820
Total Price $25,970 $31,435
Total Invoice $24,675 $30,170

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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: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,766
Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,970$31,435
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,685$31,435
Total Invoice$24,675$30,170
Adjustments for Features-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,404$30,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
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 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,050$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,158 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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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