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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: $28,745

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $27,500
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 5,935 300
Options (change) 5,657 240
Destination 820 945
Total Price $31,850 $28,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,540
Model Year20142020
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,850$28,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$24,935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142020
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTIPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-157

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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 Year20142020
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 Weight3,090 lb.3,082 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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