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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: $27,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,355

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,895
Base Invoice $23,323 $22,862
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 80
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,865 2,950
Options (change) 6,542 2,618
Destination 770 875
Total Price $31,930 $27,720
Total Invoice $30,635 $26,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,977
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,930$27,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$25,935
Total Invoice$30,635$26,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$24,658

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
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
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,990$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,697

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
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.3,076 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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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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

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