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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: $25,293

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,412

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $28,300
Base Invoice $16,989 $26,436
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
All-weather floor mats 78 185
Navigation system 1,950 1,990
Rear spoiler 325 479
Cargo mat 40  
Body kit   1,650
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
All-weather floor mats 62 145
Navigation system 1,677 1,758
Rear spoiler 260 310
Cargo mat 32  
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 6,488 4,304
Options (change) 5,753 3,603
Destination 670 700
Total Price $25,293 $33,304
Total Invoice $23,412 $30,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,069
Model Year20092009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,293$33,304
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,293$33,024
Total Invoice$23,412$30,739
Adjustments for Features0-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,412$30,481

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
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 Weight2,759 lb.3,345 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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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?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested122535%
Total Not Requested227565%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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