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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: $28,535

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,453

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $23,700
Base Invoice $33,207 $22,191
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 1,735 4,040
Options (change) 1,625 3,467
Destination 770 795
Total Price $37,095 $28,535
Total Invoice $35,602 $26,453

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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: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,095$28,535
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$28,535
Total Invoice$35,602$26,453
Adjustments for Features-1,5980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,004$26,453

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$4,090$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,326 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%

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