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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: $25,555

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,805

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $19,545
Base Invoice $22,659 $18,303
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 69 40
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Cargo mat   50
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 64
Cargo net 55 32
Navigation system 1,589  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 6,149 5,215
Options (change) 5,659 4,707
Destination 650 795
Total Price $31,099 $25,555
Total Invoice $28,968 $23,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,405
Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,099$25,555
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,099$25,295
Total Invoice$28,968$23,805
Adjustments for Features0-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,968$23,563

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130064%
Total Not Requested72536%

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