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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: $21,990

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,387

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $17,370
Base Invoice $23,242 $16,262
Panoramic sunroof 1,750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
Panoramic sunroof 1,681  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,750 4,060
Options (change) 1,681 3,565
Destination 770 560
Total Price $26,730 $21,990
Total Invoice $25,693 $20,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,374
Model Year20122006
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,730$21,990
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$21,990
Total Invoice$25,693$20,387
Adjustments for Features-9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,761$20,387

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelJetta SportWagenMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height59.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,285 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

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