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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: $28,470

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0TPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Package 3 4,885      
Cargo net 69 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 99 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Package 3 4,463      
Cargo net 55 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 5,053 475 475 475
Options (change) 4,582 380 380 380
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $29,273 $28,470 $31,520 $34,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,770
Model Year2006202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0TPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,273$28,470$31,520$34,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,585-5,285-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,273$24,885$26,235$28,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0TPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,990$6,575$8,275$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,585$5,285$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-173-231-213

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.3 in
Length179.3 in183.5 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.2 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, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested272562%
Total Not Requested170038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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