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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: $25,265

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,036

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $22,900
Base Invoice $22,659 $21,901
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 69 40
Navigation system 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Tech Package   1,400
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  
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 6,149 1,570
Options (change) 5,659 1,340
Destination 650 795
Total Price $31,099 $25,265
Total Invoice $28,968 $24,036

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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: $6,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,227
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,099$25,265
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,099$24,955
Total Invoice$28,968$24,036
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,968$23,741

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
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, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$2,440$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.8 ft3

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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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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