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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: $27,625

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $25,445
Base Invoice $23,323 $24,343
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 80
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 6,865 1,345
Options (change) 6,542 1,232
Destination 770 835
Total Price $31,930 $27,625
Total Invoice $30,635 $26,410

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,382
Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,930$27,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$26,415
Total Invoice$30,635$26,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$25,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,315$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,157

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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 Year20112016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft347.1 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 key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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