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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: $29,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $27,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,095  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Driver Assistance Package 942  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 1,430 675
Options (change) 1,207 540
Destination 820 920
Total Price $36,345 $29,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,749
Model Year20172019
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,345$29,095
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,805$29,095

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
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
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4690

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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 Year20172019
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,083 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 GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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