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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: $25,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,675

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $22,659 $22,144
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo net 69 50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Cargo net 55 40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 6,149 1,950
Options (change) 5,659 1,656
Destination 650 875
Total Price $31,099 $25,970
Total Invoice $28,968 $24,675

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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: $8,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,105
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,099$25,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,099$23,010
Total Invoice$28,968$24,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,968$21,863

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
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 player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,990$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,802 lb.3,013 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 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60024%
Total Not Requested195076%

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