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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,130

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,204

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $29,950
Base Invoice $15,805 $27,513
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Cargo mat 40  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 1,589
Cargo mat 32  
All-weather floor mats 48 145
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Options (change) 6,690 5,685
Options (change) 5,839 5,086
Destination 560 630
Total Price $24,130 $36,265
Total Invoice $22,204 $33,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$24,130$36,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,130$32,170
Total Invoice$22,204$33,229
Adjustments for Features0-3,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,204$29,477

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$470$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,752

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length178.3 in188.2 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested221558%
Total Not Requested161542%

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