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Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,835

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,939

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $29,950
Base Invoice $24,283 $27,513
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cargo net 50  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cargo net 40  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 945 7,235
Options (change) 756 6,531
Destination 900 630
Total Price $26,835 $37,815
Total Invoice $25,939 $34,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,501
Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$26,835$37,815
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,835$37,560
Total Invoice$25,939$34,674
Adjustments for Features0-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,939$34,440

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand Touring3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelCX-3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length168.3 in188.2 in
Width69.6 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested289055%
Total Not Requested239045%

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