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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: $23,625

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $16,880
Base Invoice $22,987 $15,805
Navigation Package 2,005  
Autobahn Package 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Rear spoiler 375 325
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Navigation Package 1,925  
Autobahn Package 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 185 48
Rear spoiler 300 260
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 5,965 6,185
Options (change) 5,626 5,435
Destination 795 560
Total Price $30,705 $23,625
Total Invoice $29,408 $21,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year20132006
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,705$23,625
Adjustments for Features-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$23,625
Total Invoice$29,408$21,800
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,018$21,800

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.2,758 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested170048%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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