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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: $27,520

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $23,745
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Autobahn Package   2,050
6-speed automated manual   1,100
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Autobahn Package   1,968
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 100 3,385
Options (change) 80 3,209
Destination 920 770
Total Price $27,520 $27,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,986
Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,520$27,900
Adjustments for Features-5,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,685$27,900

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,425$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in104.4 in
Length183.5 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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