Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2010

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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: $25,900

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,115

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $23,195
Base Invoice $24,091 $21,717
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 4,835 1,955
Options (change) 4,601 1,648
Destination 820 750
Total Price $30,750 $25,900
Total Invoice $29,512 $24,115

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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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,279
Model Year20142010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,750$25,900
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$25,900
Total Invoice$29,512$24,115
Adjustments for Features-1,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,394$24,115

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$3,490$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1180

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,046 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested215070%

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%

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