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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: $23,325

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,550

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $16,880
Base Invoice $18,139 $15,805
Connectivity Package 1,820  
Sunroof 1,680  
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Rear spoiler 375 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Connectivity Package 1,748  
Sunroof 1,612  
All-weather floor mats 185 48
Rear spoiler 300 260
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
5-speed shiftable automatic   855
Options (change) 4,110 5,885
Options (change) 3,845 5,185
Destination 820 560
Total Price $23,825 $23,325
Total Invoice $22,804 $21,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20142006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,825$23,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$22,270
Total Invoice$22,804$21,550
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,804$20,575

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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$2,090$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-975

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,007 lb.2,829 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested117566%
Total Not Requested59534%

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
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

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