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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: $27,685

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $24,745
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 60
Door sill trim plates 240 125
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cargo mat   70
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 48
Door sill trim plates 200 100
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cargo mat   50
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 810 2,105
Options (change) 650 1,840
Destination 920 835
Total Price $31,675 $27,685

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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: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,435
Model Year20202016
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,675$27,685
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$27,325

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202016
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI Autobahns Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202016
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in180.3 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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