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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: $22,510

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,920

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $19,040
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $17,838
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 80
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Rear spoiler 360 360   360  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000    
Larger rear spoiler     499    
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,395
Tech Package         1,195
Cargo mat         50
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 64
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581  
Rear spoiler 280 280   280  
Sunroof   883 883    
Larger rear spoiler     370    
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,200
Tech Package         1,028
Cargo mat         40
Options (change) 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375 2,720
Options (change) 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036 2,332
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $23,520 $25,655 $27,954 $26,405 $22,510
Total Invoice $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802 $20,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,366
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,520$25,655$27,954$26,405$22,510
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,425-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$25,280$27,479$24,980$22,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,460$0
Total Invoice$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802$20,920
Adjustments for Features0-349-442-1,338-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,464$20,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$3,534$1,429$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,480$1,855$1,955$2,905$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,425$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-442-1,338-251

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.7 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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