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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: $25,610

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,071

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $6,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,362 $19,226 $22,144
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Cargo net 100 50 50
Door sill trim plates 240 125 125
Remote start 450 550 550
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,500  
Cargo mat   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Fog lights   375  
Obstacle detection, rear   495 495
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Cargo net 80 40 40
Door sill trim plates 200 100 100
Remote start 350 440 440
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,290  
Cargo mat   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Fog lights   300  
Obstacle detection, rear   396 396
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,004 1,005
Options (change) 1,260 4,645 2,770
Options (change) 1,000 3,970 2,381
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $31,655 $25,610 $26,790
Total Invoice $30,212 $24,071 $25,400

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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: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073
Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,655$25,610$26,790
Adjustments for Features-1,5150-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$25,610$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$30,212$24,071$25,400
Adjustments for Features-1,4460-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,766$24,071$23,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLITouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
G-vectoring control $100$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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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 
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,000$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4460-1,707

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,208 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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