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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $29,280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
All-weather floor mats 100 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 425 1,335
Options (change) 340 1,241
Destination 945 820
Total Price $27,870 $31,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,017
Model Year20202015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4210hp 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$27,870$31,435
Adjustments for Features-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$31,435

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202015
ModelMazda3Jetta
TrimPremium2.0T 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, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202015
ModelMazda3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in104.4 in
Length183.5 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,158 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 ft315.7 ft3

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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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