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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: $27,365

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,098

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $24,745
Base Invoice $21,702 $23,673
Package 3 4,885  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 479  
Cargo net 69 60
All-weather floor mats 99 100
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Universal garage door opener   125
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Package 3 4,463  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear spoiler 310  
Cargo net 55 48
All-weather floor mats 64 80
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Universal garage door opener   100
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 8,407 1,785
Options (change) 7,554 1,590
Destination 630 835
Total Price $32,627 $27,365
Total Invoice $29,886 $26,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,917
Model Year20062016
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,627$27,365
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,627$27,230
Total Invoice$29,886$26,098
Adjustments for Features0-129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,886$25,969

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-129

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested175040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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