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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: $26,885

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,656

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,045 $25,445
Base Invoice $28,843 $24,343
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 60
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 48
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 1,330 605
Options (change) 1,121 478
Destination 820 835
Total Price $32,195 $26,885
Total Invoice $30,784 $25,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,612
Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,195$26,885
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$26,885
Total Invoice$30,784$25,656
Adjustments for Features-5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,268$25,656

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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