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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: $23,990

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,775

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $6,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,090 $23,145 $23,945
Base Invoice $19,226 $22,144 $22,987
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Fog lights 375    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Navigation Package     2,005
Autobahn Package     2,250
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Fog lights 300    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 185
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,005  
Navigation Package     1,925
Autobahn Package     2,160
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,025 1,150 5,590
Options (change) 2,674 1,085 5,326
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $23,990 $25,170 $30,330
Total Invoice $22,775 $24,104 $29,108

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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: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,706
Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,990$25,170$30,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,990$23,370$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0
Total Invoice$22,775$24,104$29,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,724-1,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,775$22,380$28,086
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimTouringGrand TouringGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,350$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,724-1,022

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
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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