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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: $26,830

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,943

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,990 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $24,283 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Cargo net 50 95 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Remote start 550      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net 40 69 69 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Remote start 440      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 900 470 470 470
Options (change) 720 369 369 369
Destination 940 795 795 795
Total Price $26,830 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $25,943 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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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: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4170hp I5140hp 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)215/50-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,830$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-44500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,385$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$25,943$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-43000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,513$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelCX-3PassatPassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.5L 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
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   
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
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   
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$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, 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,205$3,205$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-43000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172013
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.3,167 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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