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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: $25,673

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,993

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $22,740
Base Invoice $33,207 $21,286
All-weather floor mats 235 78
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 185 62
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Cargo mat   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 235 2,263
Options (change) 185 2,037
Destination 770 670
Total Price $35,595 $25,673
Total Invoice $34,162 $23,993

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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: $6,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,035
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,595$25,673
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,330$25,673
Total Invoice$34,162$23,993
Adjustments for Features-3,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,028$23,993

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,415$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,041 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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