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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: $23,520

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $21,568 $21,901
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 225 80 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      
Cargo mat         50 50
Satellite radio         430 430
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 64 64
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581    
Rear spoiler 280 280   280    
Sunroof   883 883      
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Cargo mat         40 40
Satellite radio         344 344
Options (change) 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375 560 560
Options (change) 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036 448 448
Destination 750 750 750 750 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $23,520 $25,655 $27,954 $26,405 $23,905 $24,255
Total Invoice $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802 $22,811 $23,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,520$25,655$27,954$26,405$23,905$24,255
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,425-2,120-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$25,280$27,479$24,980$21,785$22,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,460$0$375
Total Invoice$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802$22,811$23,144
Adjustments for Features0-349-442-1,338-2,023-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,464$20,788$21,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$3,534$1,429$0$357

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$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$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
Dual-zone climate control     $125
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$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
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$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
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  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$1,080$1,455$1,555$2,505$3,200$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,425$2,120$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-442-1,338-2,023-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.8 ft3

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