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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: $27,515

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,076

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,109 $22,144
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 1,335 3,495
Options (change) 1,241 3,057
Destination 820 875
Total Price $31,435 $27,515
Total Invoice $30,170 $26,076

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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: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,880
Model Year20162018
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,435$27,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$25,630
Total Invoice$30,170$26,076
Adjustments for Features0-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$24,290

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLI SELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$3,415$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,786

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.3,100 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested120045%
Total Not Requested145055%

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