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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: $25,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,593

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $23,400
Base Invoice $28,930 $22,378
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100 40
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
Bright-finished fuel door   100
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80 32
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 1,330 1,670
Options (change) 1,121 1,420
Destination 820 795
Total Price $32,285 $25,865
Total Invoice $30,871 $24,593

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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: $4,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,686
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,285$25,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$25,865
Total Invoice$30,871$24,593
Adjustments for Features-1,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,279$24,593

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
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 
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$3,365$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5920

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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 Year20162012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft342.8 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 Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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