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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: $14,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,467

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,838 $33,597
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,195  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system   1,800
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,028  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Cargo mat 40  
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,495 2,689
Options (change) 4,879 2,243
Destination 750 690
Total Price $25,285 $39,429
Total Invoice $23,467 $36,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,080
Model Year20102008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,285$39,429
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,285$37,289
Total Invoice$23,467$36,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,467$34,547

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsVR6
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Infotainment 
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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,275$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,983

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102008
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 VR6

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%

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