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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $23,300 $24,850
All-weather floor mats 235 80 80
Cargo net 100 40 40
Tech Package   1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo mat   50 50
All-weather floor mats 185 64 64
Cargo net 80 32 32
Tech Package   1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo mat   40 40
Options (change) 335 1,870 370
Options (change) 265 1,586 296
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $37,225 $25,965 $26,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,639
Model Year201920132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$37,225$25,965$26,015
Adjustments for Features-4,34000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$25,965$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201920132013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3Mazda3
TrimGTI Autobahni Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$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 
Body kit$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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$6,490$2,150$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192013
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 i 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
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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