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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,162

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $34,265
Base Invoice $16,416 $32,860
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 95
Cargo mat 40 125
Rear spoiler 325 375
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 69
Cargo mat 32 99
Rear spoiler 260 300
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505  
Options (change) 6,980 595
Options (change) 6,096 468
Destination 650 820
Total Price $25,165 $35,680
Total Invoice $23,162 $34,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,574
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,165$35,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,165$31,070
Total Invoice$23,162$34,148
Adjustments for Features0-4,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,162$29,736

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$1,120$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,412

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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.3,446 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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%

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