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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: $1,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $26,500
Autobahn Package 2,405  
All-weather floor mats 185 100
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 69 50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Autobahn Package 2,227  
All-weather floor mats 145 80
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Cargo net 55 40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 3,759 350
Options (change) 3,526 280
Destination 700 945
Total Price $29,229 $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: $6,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,297
Model Year20092020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,229$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,229$23,210

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092020
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
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092020
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 Weight3,352 lb.3,071 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?
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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