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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: $25,225

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,210

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $17,535
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $16,416
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   175
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100 100 40
Remote start 450 450 350
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear spoiler     325
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   140
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80 80 32
Remote start 350 350 280
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Cargo mat     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear spoiler     260
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 1,475 1,020 7,040
Options (change) 1,170 800 6,144
Destination 850 850 650
Total Price $28,570 $31,415 $25,225
Total Invoice $27,215 $30,012 $23,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,081
Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,570$31,415$25,225
Adjustments for Features-3,070-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,500$28,870$25,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$27,215$30,012$23,210
Adjustments for Features-2,924-2,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,291$27,581$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$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$5,190$4,665$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,924-2,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 Weight2,931 lb.2,759 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested190060%

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