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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: $26,180

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,305

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $19,545
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $18,303
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100 100 40
Remote start 450 450 350
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     50
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   160
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80 80 32
Remote start 350 350 280
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     40
Options (change) 1,475 1,020 5,840
Options (change) 1,170 800 5,207
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $28,570 $31,415 $26,180
Total Invoice $27,215 $30,012 $24,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,634
Model Year201820182011
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,570$31,415$26,180
Adjustments for Features-1,340-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,230$30,600$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,370$0
Total Invoice$27,215$30,012$24,305
Adjustments for Features-1,276-7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,939$29,233$24,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,294$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182011
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,315$3,790$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,276-7790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182011
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in180.7 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.8 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167546%
Total Not Requested200054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested75037%

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