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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: $31,010

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimGLITurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $30,050 $32,600
Navigation Package 2,030    
Autobahn Package 2,290    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Navigation Package 1,948    
Autobahn Package 2,200    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Options (change) 5,655 100 100
Options (change) 5,389 80 80
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $31,010 $31,145 $33,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,854
Model Year201420212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimGLITurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,010$31,145$33,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$26,310$28,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
TrimGLITurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,040$8,875$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-154

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142021
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 Weight3,158 lb.3,379 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
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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