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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $21,395 $22,995
Sunroof       900  
Sunroof       864  
Options (change) 0 0 0 900 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 864 0
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $27,995 $31,045 $33,595 $23,065 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,772
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,995$31,045$33,595$23,065$23,765
Adjustments for Features-7,385-9,085-9,085-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,610$21,960$24,510$22,340$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0$1,425

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player   $125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600 
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights   $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,725$10,425$10,425$2,065$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,385$9,085$9,085$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-262-291-269-6970

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212011
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 Weight3,101 lb.2,805 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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