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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: $22,295

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,746

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $28,300
Base Invoice $18,303 $26,436
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 80 185
Cargo mat 50  
Rear spoiler   479
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Cargo mat 40  
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 1,955 664
Options (change) 1,648 455
Destination 795 700
Total Price $22,295 $29,664
Total Invoice $20,746 $27,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,831
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$22,295$29,664
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,295$27,499
Total Invoice$20,746$27,591
Adjustments for Features0-2,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,746$25,577

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$750$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,014

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,345 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

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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