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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: $28,129

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGLIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Autobahn Package 2,405      
All-weather floor mats 185 100 100 100
Cargo net 69 50 50 50
Cargo mat   75 75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Autobahn Package 2,227      
All-weather floor mats 145 80 80 80
Cargo net 55 40 40 40
Cargo mat   60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,659 350 350 350
Options (change) 2,427 280 280 280
Destination 700 995 995 995
Total Price $28,129 $28,345 $31,395 $33,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,240
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGLIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,129$28,345$31,395$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,535-7,235-7,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,129$22,810$24,160$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009202120212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGLIPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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$200$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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,240$7,775$9,475$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,535$7,235$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-294-272

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092021
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,101 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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

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