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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,375

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,280

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3Mazda3
TrimTDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,540 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $24,517 $22,141 $22,378
Navigation system 830    
Panoramic sunroof 1,750    
Satellite radio   430 430
Navigation system 796    
Panoramic sunroof 1,681    
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 2,580 430 430
Options (change) 2,477 344 344
Destination 770 795 795
Total Price $28,890 $24,375 $24,625
Total Invoice $27,764 $23,280 $23,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3Mazda3
TrimTDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,890$24,375$24,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$23,290$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$27,764$23,280$23,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,036-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,764$22,244$22,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$452

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3Mazda3
TrimTDIi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,040$4,125$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036-821

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft342.8 ft3

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