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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: $27,850

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $24,200
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
Tech Package   2,485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
Tech Package   2,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 335 2,855
Options (change) 265 2,433
Destination 995 795
Total Price $38,275 $27,850

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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: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,295
Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,275$27,850
Adjustments for Features-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$27,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212013
ModelGolf / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnMazdaSpeed3
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
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, 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$7,490$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212013
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 Weight3,186 lb.3,281 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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