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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: $29,485

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,892

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $25,445
Base Invoice $33,667 $24,343
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 60
Technology Package   2,600
Cargo mat   70
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 48
Technology Package   2,236
Cargo mat   50
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 335 3,205
Options (change) 265 2,714
Destination 850 835
Total Price $36,255 $29,485
Total Invoice $34,782 $27,892

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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: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp 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$36,255$29,485
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$29,485
Total Invoice$34,782$27,892
Adjustments for Features-2,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,273$27,892

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,853 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
17.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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