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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: $27,585

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $26,495
Base Invoice $24,091 $25,345
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 5,935 295
Options (change) 5,657 230
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,850 $27,585
Total Invoice $30,568 $26,370

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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: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,737
Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,850$27,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$25,975
Total Invoice$30,568$26,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$24,831

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,065$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,539

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
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 Weight3,090 lb.3,002 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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