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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: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,336

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,362 $21,901
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
Cargo mat   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
Cargo mat   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 570 800
Options (change) 450 640
Destination 850 795
Total Price $30,965 $24,495
Total Invoice $29,662 $23,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,468
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,965$24,495
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$24,495
Total Invoice$29,662$23,336
Adjustments for Features-1,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,804$23,336

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$3,765$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in180.9 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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