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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: $26,695

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,414

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $4,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $28,362 $22,814 $23,961
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 100 100
Cargo net 100 60 60
Door sill trim plates 240 125 125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Cargo mat   70 70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175  
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 80 80
Cargo net 80 48 48
Door sill trim plates 200 100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Cargo mat   50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140  
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Options (change) 810 2,030 1,855
Options (change) 650 1,780 1,640
Destination 850 820 820
Total Price $31,205 $26,695 $27,720
Total Invoice $29,862 $25,414 $26,421

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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: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,448
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,205$26,695$27,720
Adjustments for Features-8150-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,390$26,695$25,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$29,862$25,414$26,421
Adjustments for Features-7800-1,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,082$25,414$24,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.0T GLIs Tourings Grand 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0 
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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  
Total Value of Features$2,640$1,825$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7800-1,787

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
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.3,001 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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