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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: $27,515

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,076

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
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  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,495 1,335
Options (change) 3,057 1,241
Destination 875 820
Total Price $27,515 $31,435
Total Invoice $26,076 $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: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,880
Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,515$31,435
Adjustments for Features-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$31,435
Total Invoice$26,076$30,170
Adjustments for Features-1,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,290$30,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimGrand Touring2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
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
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,100 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

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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