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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,595 $31,050 $33,900
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Cargo net 100 50 50
Cargo mat   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Cargo net 80 40 40
Cargo mat   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 335 675 675
Options (change) 265 540 540
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $37,750 $32,720 $35,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,793
Model Year201520212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,750$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,750$30,335$33,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,775$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112-103

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in107.3 in
Length167.5 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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