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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: $27,725

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTICX-3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $24,990
Cargo net 100 50
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,170
Roof rails   300
Cargo net 80 40
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,035
Roof rails   240
Options (change) 335 1,795
Options (change) 265 1,535
Destination 850 940
Total Price $31,430 $27,725

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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: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,654
Model Year20182017
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$27,725
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,125$27,725

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

Model Year20182017
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 
Remote app$25 
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
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$4,680$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-110

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

Model Year20182017
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested62537%

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