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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: $27,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $26,500
Autobahn Package 2,050  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Autobahn Package 1,968  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Options (change) 3,385 100
Options (change) 3,209 80
Destination 770 945
Total Price $27,900 $27,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,966
Model Year20122020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$27,900$27,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$21,710

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.3 in
Length182.2 in183.5 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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