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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 235 235 235 235
Premium Package       1,440      
Autobahn Package             2,050
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 185 185 185 185
Premium Package       1,382      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 100 100 100 1,675 235 235 2,285
Options (change) 80 80 80 1,567 185 185 2,153
Destination 995 995 995 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,095 $31,145 $33,695 $25,220 $24,450 $25,810 $26,800

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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: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,859
Model Year2021202120212012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,095$31,145$33,695$25,220$24,450$25,810$26,800
Adjustments for Features-7,335-9,035-9,0350-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,760$22,110$24,660$25,220$23,575$23,835$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$1,645$0$260$2,575

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2021202120212012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
FWD$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$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$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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$325$325$325
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25$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    
Compass      $0
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Heated mirrors   $25$25$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$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200    
Metal pedals      $75
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,675$10,375$10,375$1,340$2,215$3,315$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,335$9,035$9,035$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-281-312-2880-840-1,895-624

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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