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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,120

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,495 $27,500
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 50
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 40
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 1,435 675
Options (change) 1,321 540
Destination 920 945
Total Price $38,850 $29,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $677
Model Year20202020
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,850$29,120
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$29,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIMazda3
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,615$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in107.3 in
Length167.6 in175.6 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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