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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: $25,355

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,195

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,795 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,403 $22,952
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 235 560
Options (change) 185 448
Destination 795 795
Total Price $35,825 $25,355
Total Invoice $34,383 $24,195

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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: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,342
Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,825$25,355
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$25,355
Total Invoice$34,383$24,195
Adjustments for Features-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,537$24,195

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$4,890$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft342.8 ft3

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