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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: $24,015

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $1,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $20,539 $19,226 $22,144
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,050 1,050
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,500  
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Fog lights   375  
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,004 1,005
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,290  
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Fog lights   300  
Options (change) 2,700 3,050 1,175
Options (change) 2,592 2,694 1,105
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $24,865 $24,015 $25,195
Total Invoice $23,901 $22,795 $24,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,420
Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,865$24,015$25,195
Adjustments for Features0-960-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$23,055$22,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$23,901$22,795$24,124
Adjustments for Features0-911-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$21,884$21,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,550$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,075 lb.3,100 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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