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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: $24,260

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,438

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $18,025
Base Invoice $23,323 $16,873
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   40
All-weather floor mats 176 48
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 5,765 5,585
Options (change) 5,486 4,915
Destination 770 650
Total Price $30,830 $24,260
Total Invoice $29,579 $22,438

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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: $5,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,947
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,830$24,260
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$24,260
Total Invoice$29,579$22,438
Adjustments for Features-1,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,385$22,438

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,315$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1940

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,809 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 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225069%
Total Not Requested100031%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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