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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $30,050 $32,600
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 1,570 425 425
Options (change) 1,426 340 340
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $30,285 $31,470 $34,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,873
Model Year201720212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 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$30,285$31,470$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$27,160$29,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720212021
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITurboPremium 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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$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
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
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 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$3,965$8,275$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-169

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.3 in
Length183.3 in183.5 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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