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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: $23,690

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $1,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,535

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $20,907 $19,226 $22,144
All-weather floor mats 225 100 100
Rear spoiler 360    
iPod integration 199    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,500  
Cargo mat   75 75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
All-weather floor mats 175 80 80
Rear spoiler 280    
iPod integration 176    
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,290  
Cargo mat   60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,004 1,005
Options (change) 1,884 2,725 1,225
Options (change) 1,730 2,434 1,145
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $24,799 $23,690 $25,245
Total Invoice $23,387 $22,535 $24,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year201020182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,799$23,690$25,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,799$22,255$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$23,387$22,535$24,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-3,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$21,170$20,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimWolfsburg EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,025$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,365-3,216

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in180.3 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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