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Mazda Mazda3 vs Volkswagen Jetta Gli: 5-year value retention (64% vs 64%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volkswagen Jetta Gli holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volkswagen Jetta Gli comes out ahead, holding about 64% of its value versus 64% for the Mazda Mazda3. Over the first five years the Volkswagen Jetta Gli loses roughly $12,115 while the Mazda Mazda3 loses about $8,899 — a gap near $-3216.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volkswagen Jetta Gli sheds about 10% in year one versus 0% for the Mazda Mazda3. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.