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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: $28,120

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $26,500
Floor mats 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 100
Cargo net 100 50
Door sill trim plates 240 125
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cargo mat   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Floor mats 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 80
Cargo net 80 40
Door sill trim plates 200 100
7-speed automated manual 0  
Cargo mat   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 810 675
Options (change) 650 540
Destination 920 945
Total Price $31,675 $28,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year20202020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,675$28,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$25,910

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020
ModelJettaMazda3
TrimGLI AutobahnPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020
ModelJettaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length185.1 in183.5 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft313.2 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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