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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,500

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $6,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,009

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $13,710
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $12,848
Cargo net 69 69 40
All-weather floor mats 99 99 60
Rear spoiler 479 479 325
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Package 1   1,460  
Touring Package     2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395
CD changer, in-dash     500
Fog lights     300
Satellite radio     430
4-speed shiftable automatic     900
Cargo net 55 55 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 48
Rear spoiler 310 310 260
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Package 1   1,334  
Touring Package     2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340
CD changer, in-dash     400
Fog lights     240
Satellite radio     344
4-speed shiftable automatic     810
Options (change) 1,722 3,182 5,230
Options (change) 1,502 2,836 4,601
Destination 630 630 560
Total Price $25,942 $27,602 $19,500
Total Invoice $23,834 $25,350 $18,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,946
Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,942$27,602$19,500
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,897$25,147$19,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$23,834$25,350$18,009
Adjustments for Features-1,879-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$23,095$18,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,500$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,879-2,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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