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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: $23,895

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,016

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $15,805 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Navigation system 1,750      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo mat 40      
Rear spoiler 325 375 375 375
Cargo net 40 100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Lighting Package   1,095    
Body kit   1,900 1,900 1,900
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Navigation system 1,505      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo mat 32      
Rear spoiler 260 300 300 300
Cargo net 32 80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Lighting Package   942    
Body kit   1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 6,455 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 5,651 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 560 820 820 820
Total Price $23,895 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $22,016 $33,272 $35,765 $38,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,109
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,895$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-6,470-7,580-7,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$28,550$29,885$32,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$22,016$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-6,147-7,236-7,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,016$27,125$28,529$30,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$3,766

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3PassatPassatPassat
Trims1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, driver 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
Total Value of Features$1,135$7,605$8,715$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470$7,580$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,147-7,236-7,334

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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 kit0Yes
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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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