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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,180

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $36,050
Base Invoice $16,094 $33,597
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Rear spoiler 325 479
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Cargo mat 40  
Heated front seats   225
Body kit   1,650
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 145
Rear spoiler 260 310
Navigation system 1,505 1,589
Cargo mat 32  
Heated front seats   199
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 7,435 4,339
Options (change) 6,491 3,633
Destination 595 690
Total Price $25,220 $41,079
Total Invoice $23,180 $37,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,591
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,220$41,079
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,220$36,584
Total Invoice$23,180$37,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,180$33,771

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$470$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,149

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,576 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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%

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