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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: $25,470

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,380

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,094 $34,519
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Remote start 350  
Navigation system 1,750  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 100
Rear spoiler 325 375
Body kit   1,900
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Remote start 280  
Navigation system 1,505  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 80
Rear spoiler 260 300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 7,685 2,375
Options (change) 6,691 2,080
Destination 595 820
Total Price $25,470 $39,190
Total Invoice $23,380 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,566
Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,470$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$34,505
Total Invoice$23,380$37,419
Adjustments for Features0-4,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,380$32,946

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072015
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$620$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,473

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072015
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,423 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested205067%
Total Not Requested100033%

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