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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $33,525
Base Invoice $17,838 $32,151
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Tech Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 95
Cargo mat 50 125
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler   375
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Tech Package 1,028  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 69
Cargo mat 40 99
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,415 595
Options (change) 4,815 468
Destination 750 795
Total Price $25,205 $34,915
Total Invoice $23,403 $33,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,690
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,205$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$33,535
Total Invoice$23,403$33,414
Adjustments for Features0-1,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,403$32,093

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,321

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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