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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: $27,300

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,879

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,595 $24,000
Base Invoice $35,131 $22,952
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 335 2,505
Options (change) 265 2,132
Destination 820 795
Total Price $37,750 $27,300
Total Invoice $36,216 $25,879

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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: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,461
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,750$27,300
Adjustments for Features-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$27,300
Total Invoice$36,216$25,879
Adjustments for Features-3,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,340$25,879

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimRMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8760

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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 Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.5 in177.4 in
Width70.8 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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