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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: $25,610

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,793

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $19,540
Base Invoice $28,930 $18,305
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 40
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo mat   50
Bright-finished fuel door   100
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 32
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,294
Cargo mat   40
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 1,330 5,320
Options (change) 1,121 4,738
Destination 820 750
Total Price $32,285 $25,610
Total Invoice $30,871 $23,793

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,438
Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,285$25,610
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$25,610
Total Invoice$30,871$23,793
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$23,793

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162010
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6400

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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 Year20162010
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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