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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: $27,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,135 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,930 $22,862
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 50
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 40
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Options (change) 1,830 2,695
Options (change) 1,551 2,252
Destination 820 875
Total Price $32,785 $27,465
Total Invoice $31,301 $25,989

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,486
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand 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$32,785$27,465
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,920$27,465
Total Invoice$31,301$25,989
Adjustments for Features-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,475$25,989

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnGrand 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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
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 
Exterior 
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 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,876 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 warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

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