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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,094 $22,144
Autobahn Package 2,405  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
Cargo net 69 50
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Autobahn Package 2,227  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
Cargo net 55 40
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Options (change) 3,759 1,400
Options (change) 3,526 1,285
Destination 700 875
Total Price $29,229 $25,420
Total Invoice $27,320 $24,304

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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: $5,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,603
Model Year20092018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,229$25,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,229$23,760
Total Invoice$27,320$24,304
Adjustments for Features0-1,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,320$22,717

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,587

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,352 lb.3,100 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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