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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: $19,500

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $10,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,009

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $9,582

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Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimiKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $28,300
Base Invoice $12,848 $26,436
Touring Package 2,280  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Fog lights 300  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Rear spoiler 325 479
Cargo mat 40  
4-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Touring Package 2,127  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Fog lights 240  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 145
Rear spoiler 260 310
Cargo mat 32  
4-speed shiftable automatic 810  
Options (change) 5,230 664
Options (change) 4,601 455
Destination 560 700
Total Price $19,500 $29,664
Total Invoice $18,009 $27,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,006
Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimiKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$19,500$29,664
Adjustments for Features0-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,500$26,894
Total Invoice$18,009$27,591
Adjustments for Features0-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,009$25,015

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimiKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,045$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062009
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 Weight2,729 lb.3,344 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 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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