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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: $28,535

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,453

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $23,700
Base Invoice $24,091 $22,191
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 4,835 4,040
Options (change) 4,601 3,467
Destination 820 795
Total Price $30,750 $28,535
Total Invoice $29,512 $26,453

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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: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year20142011
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$28,535
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$27,975
Total Invoice$29,512$26,453
Adjustments for Features0-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$25,934

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
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 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$2,315$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519

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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 Year20142011
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested215070%
Total Not Requested90030%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested137549%

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