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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: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $1,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020132013
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 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $21,805 $23,287
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    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Larger rear spoiler     499      
Cargo mat         50 50
Satellite radio         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    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   883 883      
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Cargo mat         40 40
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 2,375 3,375 3,514 2,375 560 130
Options (change) 2,036 2,919 3,009 2,036 448 104
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 $24,155 $25,275
Total Invoice $22,035 $23,897 $26,011 $24,802 $23,048 $24,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $882
Model Year201020102010201020132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6M6
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$24,155$25,275
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-1,745-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$25,280$27,479$25,080$22,410$22,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,560$305$0
Total Invoice$22,035$23,897$26,011$24,802$23,048$24,186
Adjustments for Features0-349-442-1,245-1,665-3,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$23,548$25,569$23,557$21,383$21,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$3,534$1,522$230$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102010201020132013
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$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
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$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
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$75 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights     $125
Compass $0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
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$1,255$1,630$1,730$2,580$3,000$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$1,745$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-442-1,245-1,665-3,033

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
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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