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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: $27,300

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,495 $22,440
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Cargo net 100 40
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
All-weather floor mats 185 48
Cargo net 80 32
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo mat   32
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 1,435 4,210
Options (change) 1,321 3,701
Destination 920 650
Total Price $38,850 $27,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,551
Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,850$27,300
Adjustments for Features-7,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$27,300

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,740$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202008
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in176.6 in
Width70.8 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

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