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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: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021201520152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325      
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 235 235 235
Driver Assistance Package       695    
Lighting Package       995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package         1,690  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260      
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 185 185 185
Driver Assistance Package       598    
Lighting Package       856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package         1,454  
Options (change) 425 425 425 1,925 1,925 235
Options (change) 340 340 340 1,639 1,639 185
Destination 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $28,420 $31,470 $34,020 $28,125 $29,155 $30,335

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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: $24,828
Model Year202120212021201520152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,420$31,470$34,020$28,125$29,155$30,335
Adjustments for Features-4,060-5,760-5,760-9500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,360$25,710$28,260$27,175$29,155$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0$1,980$2,910

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120212021201520152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3JettaJettaJetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Remote app   $25$25$25
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Following distance indicator$25$25$25   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
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   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals     $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,900$8,600$8,600$3,790$2,840$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$5,760$5,760$950$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-244-226-9060-240

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212015
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 Weight3,101 lb.2,860 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 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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