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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: $27,715

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,404

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $25,995
Base Invoice $28,109 $24,869
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 1,335 925
Options (change) 1,241 740
Destination 820 795
Total Price $31,435 $27,715
Total Invoice $30,170 $26,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,014
Model Year20162014
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,435$27,715
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$27,455
Total Invoice$30,170$26,404
Adjustments for Features0-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$26,156

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162014
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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$2,390$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162014
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in180.3 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,194 lb.3,004 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 Volume15.7 ft312.4 ft3

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