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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: $25,465

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $22,900
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Cargo net 100 40
7-speed automated manual 0  
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo mat   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Cargo net 80 32
7-speed automated manual 0  
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo mat   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 570 1,770
Options (change) 450 1,500
Destination 920 795
Total Price $31,435 $25,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,896
Model Year20202012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,435$25,465
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,820$25,465

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202012
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,215$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202012
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length185.1 in180.9 in
Width70.8 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.1 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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