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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: $25,965

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $23,400
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 335 1,770
Options (change) 265 1,500
Destination 895 795
Total Price $37,225 $25,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,651
Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,225$25,965
Adjustments for Features-4,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$25,965

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI Autobahns Grand Touring
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 
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 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
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$6,590$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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