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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: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $26,500
Autobahn Package 3,020  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
iPod integration 199  
Cargo net 69 50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Autobahn Package 2,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
iPod integration 176  
Cargo net 55 40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 4,548 350
Options (change) 4,246 280
Destination 650 945
Total Price $29,498 $27,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,534
Model Year20082020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,498$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,498$23,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-204

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082020
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 Weight3,802 lb.3,011 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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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%

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