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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: $28,595

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,454

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $24,283 $29,724 $32,601
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,170    
Cargo net 50 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Rear spoiler   375 375
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,035    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 2,665 475 475
Options (change) 2,231 380 380
Destination 940 820 820
Total Price $28,595 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $27,454 $30,924 $33,801

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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: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,780
Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,595$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$30,525$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$27,454$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,454$29,234$32,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172017
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
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$100
Following distance indicator$25  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$5,365$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690-1,786

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017
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.3,231 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%

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