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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: $27,610

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,179

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $24,200
Base Invoice $24,091 $23,143
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Tech Package   2,485
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Tech Package   2,137
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 5,935 2,615
Options (change) 5,657 2,241
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,850 $27,610
Total Invoice $30,568 $26,179

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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: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,079
Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,850$27,610
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$27,610
Total Invoice$30,568$26,179
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,258$26,179

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,215$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3100

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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 Year20142013
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 Weight3,090 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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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
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested180059%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested145063%
Total Not Requested85037%

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