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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: $26,435

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $25,380
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 235
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 185
Options (change) 100 100 100 235
Options (change) 80 80 80 185
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $28,095 $31,145 $33,695 $26,435

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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: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,415
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,095$31,145$33,695$26,435
Adjustments for Features-1,760-3,460-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,335$27,685$30,235$26,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2021202120212016
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Jetta
TrimPremiumTurboPremium Plus1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
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 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$7,750$7,750$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$3,460$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-119-1100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212016
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.2,940 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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