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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: $23,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $26,995
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235
Rear spoiler 325 375
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Lighting Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 48 185
Rear spoiler 260 300
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Lighting Package   1,028
Options (change) 4,940 2,230
Options (change) 4,359 1,863
Destination 650 995
Total Price $23,125 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,916
Model Year20082021
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,125$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,125$26,525

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082021
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,295$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082021
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,326 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 surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested157548%
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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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