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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,584

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $28,930 $22,283 $23,766
All-weather floor mats 235 80 80
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 40 40
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo mat   50 50
Bright-finished fuel door   100 100
All-weather floor mats 185 64 64
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 32 32
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo mat   40 40
Bright-finished fuel door   80 80
Options (change) 1,330 1,770 270
Options (change) 1,121 1,506 216
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $32,285 $25,865 $25,915
Total Invoice $30,871 $24,584 $24,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,791
Model Year201620132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$32,285$25,865$25,915
Adjustments for Features-1,56500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$25,865$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$30,871$24,584$24,777
Adjustments for Features-1,49600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,375$24,584$24,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$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 
Body kit$0 $0
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$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$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$3,265$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,49600

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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 Year20162013
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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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