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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: $25,050

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,159

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Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $29,950
Base Invoice $16,416 $27,513
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 60 185
Navigation system 1,750 1,800
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 40  
Xenon HID headlights   950
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 48 145
Navigation system 1,505 1,589
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 32  
Xenon HID headlights   839
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 6,865 5,685
Options (change) 6,004 5,086
Destination 650 630
Total Price $25,050 $36,265
Total Invoice $23,070 $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: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,132
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,050$36,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,050$31,870
Total Invoice$23,070$33,229
Adjustments for Features0-4,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,070$29,202

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
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
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 
Aux input$50 
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 
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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$520$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,027

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
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

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested131534%
Total Not Requested251566%

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