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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: $26,575

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,408

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $25,445
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $24,343
All-weather floor mats 235 235 100
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Cargo mat     70
Door sill trim plates     125
All-weather floor mats 185 185 80
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Cargo mat     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 295
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 230
Destination 770 770 835
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $26,575
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $25,408

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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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,290
Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,600$37,095$26,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$25,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$25,408
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$24,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIRs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$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$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,165$3,115$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,969 lb.2,853 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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