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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,160

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,723

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,755 $17,370
Base Invoice $18,965 $16,262
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Cold Weather Package 250  
Sunroof 1,000  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Cargo mat   40
All-weather floor mats 176 48
Cold Weather Package 215  
Sunroof 860  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 1,485 3,230
Options (change) 1,251 2,901
Destination 770 560
Total Price $22,010 $21,160
Total Invoice $20,986 $19,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG28/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$22,010$21,160
Adjustments for Features0-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,010$20,225
Total Invoice$20,986$19,723
Adjustments for Features0-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,986$18,851

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-872

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

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