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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: $29,160

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,960

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,165 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,454 $30,353 $33,230
Premium Package 1,435    
Cargo net 50 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Package 1,270    
Cargo net 40 80 80
All-weather floor mats 80 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Door sill trim plates 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,055 710 710
Options (change) 2,566 565 565
Destination 940 850 850
Total Price $29,160 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $27,960 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,536
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine146hp I4174hp 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$29,160$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$31,880$34,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$27,960$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,272-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,960$30,496$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3PassatPassat
TrimGrand Touring2.0T 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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
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  
G-vectoring control$100  
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  
Cargo mat $40$40
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  
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
Road sign information$75  
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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$3,925$5,255$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,272-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,275 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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