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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: $29,280

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $31,095
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920  
Cargo net 50 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Remote start 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Rear spoiler   375
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699  
Cargo net 40 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Door sill trim plates 80  
Remote start 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,390 710
Options (change) 2,875 565
Destination 900 920
Total Price $29,280 $32,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,675
Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/35 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,280$32,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$30,470

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Passat
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,600$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162020
ModelCX-3Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length168.3 in193.6 in
Width69.6 in72.2 in
Height60.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,325 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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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