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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: $24,585

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $934

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,698

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $17,535
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $16,416
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 60
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,750
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 325
Body kit 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000    
Larger rear spoiler     499    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Grand Touring Package         2,460
Cargo mat         40
Satellite radio         430
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 48
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,505
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 260
Body kit 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685  
Sunroof   883 883    
Larger rear spoiler     370    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Grand Touring Package         2,295
Cargo mat         32
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 4,374 5,374 5,864 4,374 6,400
Options (change) 3,721 4,604 5,084 3,721 5,632
Destination 750 750 750 750 650
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,519 $27,654 $30,304 $28,404 $24,585
Total Invoice $23,720 $25,582 $28,086 $26,487 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,519$27,654$30,304$28,404$24,585
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,425-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,519$27,279$29,829$26,979$23,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$4,310$1,460$0
Total Invoice$23,720$25,582$28,086$26,487$22,698
Adjustments for Features0-347-440-1,329-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,720$25,235$27,646$25,158$21,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$3,926$1,438$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010201020102008
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
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 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass $0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$1,530$1,905$2,005$2,955$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,425$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-440-1,329-1,283

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102008
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested240074%

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