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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,144

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $23,145
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $22,144
Package 2 2,885 3,200  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 100
Cargo net 69 69 50
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Package 2 2,636 2,923  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 80
Cargo net 55 55 40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 4,128 4,443 1,200
Options (change) 3,828 4,115 1,125
Destination 630 630 875
Total Price $28,348 $28,863 $25,220
Total Invoice $26,160 $26,629 $24,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year200620062018
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,348$28,863$25,220
Adjustments for Features-5750-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,773$28,863$23,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$26,160$26,629$24,144
Adjustments for Features-5310-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,629$26,629$22,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062018
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim2.0TGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,190$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-5310-1,398

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
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.3,100 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

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