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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: $25,755

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,965

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $34,650
Base Invoice $18,303 $33,230
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Cargo net 40 100
All-weather floor mats 80 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Rear spoiler   375
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Cargo net 32 80
All-weather floor mats 64 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,415 710
Options (change) 4,867 565
Destination 795 850
Total Price $25,755 $36,210
Total Invoice $23,965 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,755$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,755$30,095
Total Invoice$23,965$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,965$28,794

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Passat
TrimsV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,571 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

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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