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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: $25,150

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
TrimGLI SGLI Autobahns
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,945 $17,535
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 60
Cargo net 100 100 40
Remote start 450 450 350
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo mat     40
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 48
Cargo net 80 80 32
Remote start 350 350 280
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 1,020 1,020 6,965
Options (change) 800 800 6,084
Destination 920 920 650
Total Price $28,185 $31,885 $25,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,605
Model Year202020202008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
TrimGLI SGLI Autobahns
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,185$31,885$25,150
Adjustments for Features-2,395-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,790$28,640$25,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202020202008
ModelJettaJettaMazda3
TrimGLI SGLI Autobahns
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$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
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$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$0 
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,215$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-146-1750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202008
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length185.1 in178.3 in
Width70.8 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,225 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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