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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: $32,345

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,795 $31,050 $33,900
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Cargo mat   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Cargo mat   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 1,955 300 300
Options (change) 1,836 240 240
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $37,545 $32,345 $35,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,944
Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,545$32,345$35,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,785-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$28,560$31,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
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, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$8,525$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,785$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145-133

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in107.3 in
Length165.4 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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