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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,217

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,045 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,843 $22,862
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 335 600
Options (change) 265 480
Destination 820 875
Total Price $31,200 $25,370
Total Invoice $29,928 $24,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand 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$31,200$25,370
Adjustments for Features-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,685$25,370
Total Invoice$29,928$24,217
Adjustments for Features-4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,434$24,217

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand 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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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$3,815$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
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.2,876 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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