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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,315

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $25,165
Cargo net 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Premium Package   1,435
Roof rails   300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Premium Package   1,270
Roof rails   240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 335 2,210
Options (change) 265 1,890
Destination 850 940
Total Price $31,430 $28,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,572
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-18
Total Price$31,430$28,315
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$27,695

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,380$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-597

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICX-3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in101.2 in
Length179.8 in168.3 in
Width70.8 in69.6 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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