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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,650 $31,050 $33,900
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Driver Assistance Package 1,295    
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Cargo net 100 50 50
Cargo mat   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Driver Assistance Package 1,114    
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Cargo net 80 40 40
Cargo mat   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 4,975 675 675
Options (change) 4,589 540 540
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $41,445 $32,720 $35,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,770
Model Year201620212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,445$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features-1,39000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$32,720$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620212021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,965$6,575$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,32900

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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 Year20162021
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in107.3 in
Length167.5 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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