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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,814 $23,961
Sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof 864    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 900 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 864 1,002 1,002
Destination 770 820 820
Total Price $23,065 $25,715 $26,915
Total Invoice $22,173 $24,636 $25,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year201120152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,065$25,715$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$22,780$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$22,173$24,636$25,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,812-4,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$21,824$21,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$792$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$640$3,575$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812-4,751

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in180.3 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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