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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,475

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $23,145
Base Invoice $23,553 $22,144
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Navigation Package 2,030  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Navigation Package 1,948  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 5,655 1,700
Options (change) 5,389 1,456
Destination 820 875
Total Price $31,010 $25,720
Total Invoice $29,762 $24,475

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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: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,200
Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,010$25,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$23,710
Total Invoice$29,762$24,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,762$22,562

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142018
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLIGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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$3,340$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,913

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,158 lb.3,013 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
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested180071%

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