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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: $29,935

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,905

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Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $25,445
Base Invoice $28,930 $24,343
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 60
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 48
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 2,825 3,655
Options (change) 2,407 3,074
Destination 820 835
Total Price $33,780 $29,935
Total Invoice $32,157 $28,252

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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: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year20162016
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$33,780$29,935
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$29,935
Total Invoice$32,157$28,252
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,787$28,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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$5,140$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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