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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: $27,365

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,401

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,195
Base Invoice $23,323 $21,717
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,895
Cargo mat   50
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 64
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,630
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 5,765 3,420
Options (change) 5,486 2,934
Destination 770 750
Total Price $30,830 $27,365
Total Invoice $29,579 $25,401

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,492
Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,830$27,365
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$27,365
Total Invoice$29,579$25,401
Adjustments for Features-6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,893$25,401

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6860

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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 Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in177.4 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft317.0 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 surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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