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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: $26,255

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $20,045
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 335 5,415
Options (change) 265 4,867
Destination 895 795
Total Price $37,225 $26,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,413
Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,225$26,255
Adjustments for Features-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$26,255

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,965$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192011
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in177.4 in
Width70.8 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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