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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: $25,285

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,467

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,838 $27,513
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,028  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,495 5,985
Options (change) 4,879 5,360
Destination 750 630
Total Price $25,285 $36,565
Total Invoice $23,467 $33,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,602
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,285$36,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$35,000
Total Invoice$23,467$33,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,467$32,069

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Passat
Trims3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,375$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,434

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length180.7 in188.2 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested279073%
Total Not Requested104027%

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