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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: $26,890

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,983

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $24,283 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net 50 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Remote start 550      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Cargo net 40 80 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Door sill trim plates 80      
Remote start 440      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,000 850 850 850
Options (change) 800 680 680 680
Destination 900 820 820 820
Total Price $26,890 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $25,983 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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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: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,329
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,890$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-705-705-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$32,755$34,890$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$25,983$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-674-674-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,983$31,312$33,360$35,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,655$4,655$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$705$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674-674-770

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
ModelCX-3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length168.3 in191.6 in
Width69.6 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft315.9 ft3

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