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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: $27,135

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,179

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,990 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,283 $36,669
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Roof rails 300  
All-weather floor mats 100 185
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Cargo net 50  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Roof rails 240  
All-weather floor mats 80 145
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Cargo net 40  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,245 2,210
Options (change) 996 1,933
Destination 900 690
Total Price $27,135 $42,100
Total Invoice $26,179 $39,292

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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: $12,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,078
Model Year20162008
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine146hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,135$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,135$39,920
Total Invoice$26,179$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,179$37,257

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,035

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelCX-3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in106.7 in
Length168.3 in188.0 in
Width69.6 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.5 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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