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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: $20,105

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,546

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $11,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $13,710
Base Invoice $28,362 $12,848
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 60
Cargo net 100 40
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   890
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Cargo mat   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Fog lights   300
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio   430
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 48
Cargo net 80 32
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   765
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Cargo mat   32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Fog lights   240
Rear spoiler   260
Satellite radio   344
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 570 5,835
Options (change) 450 5,138
Destination 850 560
Total Price $30,965 $20,105
Total Invoice $29,662 $18,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,972
Model Year20182006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,965$20,105
Adjustments for Features-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$20,105
Total Invoice$29,662$18,546
Adjustments for Features-5,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,518$18,546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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